EP-2806-SA3 SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem User Manual Revision 1.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Preface About this manual This manual provides information regarding the quick installation and hardware features of the EP-2806-SA3 RAID subsystem. This document also describes how to use the storage management software. Information contained in the manual has been reviewed for accuracy, but not for product warranty because of the various environment/OS/settings. Information and specifications will be changed without further notice.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ........................................................................................................2 Before You Begin .........................................................................................6 Safety Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Controller Configuration........................................
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 4 RAID Concepts ........................................................................34 4.1 RAID Fundamentals ........................................................................................................................................34 4.2 SCSI Concepts ...................................................................................................................................................39 4.3 4.2.1 Multiple SCSI Format Support .......
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 9 Event Log ................................................................................81 9.1 Event Log ............................................................................................................................................................81 9.2 Export Log...........................................................................................................................................................82 Chapter 10 Information......
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Before You Begin Before going through with this manual, you should read and focus on the following safety guidelines. Notes about the subsystem’s controller configuration and the product packaging and delivery are also included.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Unpacking the Subsystem The package contains the following items: • RAID subsystem unit • Two power cords • One external serial cable • One external UPS cable • One RJ-45 Ethernet cable • Two external SCSI cables • Two Active Terminators • Installation Reference Guide • Spare screws, etc. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 1 Product Introduction The EP-2806-SA3 RAID Subsystem Features: Intel 80331 64 bit I/O processor Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, NRAID and JBOD Dual SCSI Ultra320 host channels support clustering technology Instant availability and background initialization Supports hot spare and automatic hot rebuild Local audible event notification alarm Real time drive activity and status indicators Java based browser type GUI management utility Supports password
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.1 Identifying Parts of the EP-2806-SA3 The illustrations below identify the various parts of the subsystem. Each part will be discussed in details in the following sections of this manual. 1.1.1 Front View The front section consists of the Drive Carriers and the Smart LCD Panel. 1.1.2 Rear View The rear view consists of two Power Supply / Fan Modules and the Controller.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.2 Enclosure Chassis The EP-2806-SA3 is a redundant system with hot swappable disks and power supplies / cooling fans. The chassis assembly contains 8 drive bays at the front. These drive carriers are arranged in 2 rows of 4 drives. Each drive carrier is lockable and has a lock indicator. At the rear, the chassis assembly contains two power supply / fan modules and one controller module. The power supply and cooling system is contained in one module for efficient cooling.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.3 Technical Specifications RAID Controller U320 SCSI-to-SATA II Host Bus Interface Ultra 320 SCSI Drive Bus Interface SATA II Data Transfer Rate Up to 320MB/Sec Cache Memory 256MB ~ 2GB ECC DDR SDRAM RAID Processor Intel 80331 64 bit RISC Remote Management R-Link Port Monitor Port RS232 1.3.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.3.3 Environmental 12 Relative Humidity 10% ~ 85% Non-condensing Operating Temperature 10°C ~ 40°C (50°F ~ 104°F) Weight 14 kg/30.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 2 Physical Components 2.1 Controller Module The EP-2806-SA3 includes a U320 SCSI-to-SATA II Controller Module. 2.1.1 Controller Module Panel The Controller Module has 6 major parts: Host Channel, UPS Port, RS-232 Port, Ethernet Port, Alarm Mute Button, and a Hard Contact Relay. These parts are described as follows: 1.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3. RS-232 Port The subsystem is equipped with a serial monitor port allowing you to connect to a PC or terminal. Below are the RS-232 settings. Settings Baud Rate 115200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None 4. R-Link Port : Remote Link through RJ-45 Ethernet for remote management The subsystem is equipped with one 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 LAN port.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.1.2 Controller Module Installation In this section, you will be shown how to install the Controller Module. a. Check for damage, especially to the connectors at the rear of the Controller Module. CAUTION! Handle the module with care and avoid damaging the connectors. Do not install the module if the connectors are damaged. b. With the Controller handle in the open position, carefully insert the module into the enclosure. c.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.1.3 Controller Board Replacement NOTE: It is necessary to use ESD anti-static device when handling sensitive parts of the controller module. 1. Loosen the thumb screws. Raise the controller handle and pull out the controller module until it moves out of the slot. 2. Release the memory module lock and remove the memory module. 3. Remove four screws at the bottom of the controller module.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 5. Remove the controller board from the module case. 6. Remove the four hex nut screws. 7. Replace the controller board.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.2 Power Supply / Fan Module Every EP-2806-SA3 contains two 300W Power Supply / Fan Modules. All PSFMs are inserted into the rear of the chassis. 2.2.1 PSFM Panel At the panel of the Power Supply/Fan Module, there are three distinct features: the Power On/Off Switch, the AC Inlet Plug, and a Power On/Fail Indicator showing the Power Status LED, indicating ready or fail. Each fan within a PSFM is powered independently of the power supply within the same PSFM.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.2.3 Fan of PSFM Each PSFM has 1 Master Fan. The Master Fan is located beside the PSFM panel. Master Fan NOTE: In the LCD display, Master Fan of Power Supply Unit A is shown as “MF/PSU-A. Master Fan of Power Supply Unit B is “MF/PSU-B”.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.2.4 Power Supply Installation This section describes how to install the Power Supply. a. Check for damage, especially to the PCB Golden Fingers at the rear of the Power Supply. CAUTION! Handle the module with care and avoid damaging the Golden Fingers. In addition, make sure there are no fingerprints on the Golden Fingers. Do not install the module if the Golden Fingers are damaged. b.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem c. Manually close the Power Supply handle. IMPORTANT! To secure the Power Supply to the enclosure, tighten the thumb screws. d. Connect the Power Supply cord from the power source to the AC Power Inlet. IMPORTANT! For safety reasons, make sure the power switches are turned off when you plug-in the power cords. When removing the power cords, ensure that the switch on the back of each power supply fan module are turned off and the power on/fail LED are red.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.2.5 Fan Replacement 1. Remove the Power Supply Fan Module from the enclosure. 2. Unscrew 6 screws; 2 from left side, 2 from right side and 2 from top cover. 3. Pull up the top cover. 4. Disconnect the fan cable. 5. Unscrew the 4 screws of the power supply fan. Then remove the metal brace.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 6. Remove the fan and replace.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.3 Drive Carrier Module The Drive Carrier Module houses a 3.5 inch hard disk drive. It is designed for maximum airflow and incorporates a carrier locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized access to the HDD. 2.3.1 Disk drive Indicators Every Drive Carrier has 2 status indicator lights. One indicator light is used for Power On/Error. When this light is GREEN the power is on and everything is functioning normally.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.3.2 Lock Indicator Every Drive Carrier is lockable and is fitted with a lock indicator to indicate whether or not the carrier is locked into the chassis or not. Each carrier is also fitted with an ergonomic handle for easy carrier removal. Drive Carrier is Unlocked When the Lock Groove is vertical, then the Drive Carrier is unlocked. Drive Carrier is locked When the Lock Groove is horizontal, this indicates that the Drive Carrier is locked. 2.3.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem c. Place the hard drive in the disk tray. Make sure the holes of the disk tray align with the holes of the hard drive. d. Install the mounting screws on the bottom part to secure the drive in the disk tray. e. Slide the tray into a slot until it reaches a full stop. f. 26 Press the lever in until you hear the latch click into place. The HDD status LED will turn green on the front panel if the subsystem is on.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.4 LCD Display Panel The LCD Display Panel is located at the upper right side of the system. 2.4.1 LCD Display Panel LEDs Environmental Status Parts Function Power LED Green indicates power is ON. Power Fail LED If one of the redundant power supply unit fail, this LED will turn to RED and alarm will sound. Fan Fail LED Turns RED when a fan’s speed is lower than 2000 RPM or fan fails.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.4.2 LCD Front Panel Function Keys Parts Functions Use the Up or Down arrow keys to go through the information on the LCD screen. This is also used to move between each menu when you configure the subsystem. Up and Down Arrow buttons Select button Exit button 28 User Manual EXIT This is used to enter the option you have selected. Press this button to return to the previous menu.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.5 Rackmount Slide Rail Installation An optional Rail box can be purchased and included in the shipping package. Verify if the content of the Rail Box is complete. 2 x Rack Rails 2 x Inner Brackets 4 x M5*P0.8 L=25mm Long Screws 8 x M5*0.8 L=8.0mm Round Head Screws 12 x M4*0.7 L=6.0mm Flat Head Screws NOTE: To lighten the weight of the RAID system, remove the disk trays with disk drives from the chassis. 1. Remove one screw (lower part) from the RAID system ear.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2. Place one inner bracket to the side of the chassis. Align the holes on the front side of the inner rail to the holes on the RAID system ear. Tighten the screw that was removed in Step1. 3. Use four M4 flat head screws to attach the inner bracket to one of the side. Make sure the holes of the inner bracket are aligned to the holes on the side of the RAID system. 4. Repeat Steps 1 to 3 for the other inner bracket on the left side. 5.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 6. Place the right side rack rail on the rack cabinet. Use four M5 round head screws to fix the rack rail to the rack post (Front Right and Rear Right). NOTE: In the Front Right part of the rack rail, the M5 screws must be placed in holes 1 and 3. In the Rear Right part, the M5 screws must be placed in holes 1 and 4. 7. Repeat Step 6 to fix the left side rack rail to the rack post (Front Left and Rear Left). Take note of the positioning of the M5 screws in the holes.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 8. Carefully insert the RAID system into the cabinet. Make sure the inner brackets align with the center opening of the rack rails. Front View Rear View 9. Use two M5 long screws to fix the RAID system in the cabinet. 10. Insert the disk trays with disk drives, if they were removed prior to installation.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 3 Getting Started with the Subsystem 3.1 Connecting the RAID Subsystem to the Host The subsystem supports Ultra 320 SCSI LVD interface which provides fast 320MB/S data transfer rates using a 16-bit SCSI bus. Installation of the disk array is very similar to the installation of a standard SCSI drive. The SCSI connector accepts the standard 68-pin LVD SCSI connector used on most LVD SCSI devices.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 4 RAID Concepts 4.1 RAID Fundamentals The basic idea of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is to combine multiple inexpensive disk drives into an array of disk drives to obtain performance, capacity and reliability that exceeds that of a single large drive. The array of drives appears to the host computer as a single logical drive.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Definition of RAID Levels RAID 0 is typically defined as a group of striped disk drives without parity or data redundancy. RAID 0 arrays can be configured with large stripes for multi-user environments or small stripes for single-user systems that access long sequential records. RAID 0 arrays deliver the best data storage efficiency and performance of any array type. The disadvantage is that if one drive in a RAID 0 array fails, the entire array fails.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem RAID 3 sector-stripes data across groups of drives, but one drive in the group is dedicated to storing parity information. RAID 3 relies on the embedded ECC in each sector for error detection. In the case of drive failure, data recovery is accomplished by calculating the exclusive OR (XOR) of the information recorded on the remaining drives. Records typically span all drives, which optimizes the disk transfer rate.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem RAID 6 is similar to RAID 5 in that data protection is achieved by writing parity information to the physical drives in the array. With RAID 6, however, two sets of parity data are used. These two sets are different, and each set occupies a capacity equivalent to that of one of the constituent drives. The main advantage of RAID 6 is High data availability – any two drives can fail without loss of critical data.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem RAID Management The subsystem can implement several different levels of RAID technology. RAID levels supported by the subsystem are shown below. RAID Description Level Min Drives Linear is similar to RAID 0 in that it combines the capacity of all member drives. The data is written linearly starting with the first disk drive. When first disk drive becomes full, the next disk drive is used. There is no data redundancy.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 4.2 SCSI Concepts Before configuring the subsystem, you must first understand some basic SCSI concepts so that the subsystem and SCSI devices will function properly. 4.2.1 Multiple SCSI Format Support The subsystem support the SCSI interface standards listed below. Note that the data bit and cable length restrictions must be followed.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 4.3 Disk Drive Organization The subsystem arranges the SCSI drives connected to it as a physical drive group and logical unit (LUN). 4.3.1 Physical Drive Groups The subsystem has up to a maximum of eight (8) individual disk drives which can be used to form a physical drive group.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 5 Configuration Utility Options The subsystem has a built-in setup configuration utility containing important information about the configuration as well as settings for various optional functions in the subsystem. This chapter explains how to use and make changes to the setup utility.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 4. The default setting of the monitor port is 115200 baud rate, 8 data bit, non-parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 5. After connecting and powering on the terminal. Press “l” key to enter password screen. The preset password is 8 zeroes. Type “00000000”. 6. Then press to enter screen. The Main Menu will appear.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem VT100 terminal configuration Utility Main Menu Options Select an option and the related information or submenu items display beneath it. The submenus for each item are listed below.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem The configuration utility main menu options are: Menu Option Description Quick Setup Quickly create a single Array and Volume RAID Management Create single or multiple Arrays and Volumes with custom parameters. SCSI Configuration Set SCSI parameters such as SCSI ID, speed and Tag Queue. System Management Set System parameters such as Ethernet, Time, password, Upgrade Firmware and Event Logs Disk Management Set disk utility such as view disk status and set faulty.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 5.1.1 Upgrading Firmware through VT-100 Terminal Emulation The RAID controller’s firmware can be upgraded through a terminal. To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the host computer system, if a host computer is connected. 2. Start a terminal connection to the disk array and access the Menu area. 3. From the Main Menu, scroll down to “System Management” 4. Choose the “Upgrade Firmware”. The Upgrade the Raid Firmware dialog box appears. 5.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 6. Click Browse. Locate where the Firmware file has been saved, select the file and click Open. 7. Select “Ymodem” under Protocol. YMODEM is the file transfer protocol used by the terminal emulation software. 8. Click “Send” to send the Firmware file to the RAID controller. 9. When Firmware download is completed, the subsystem will restart. Need to login again to terminal after restart.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 5.2 Configuring the Subsystem Using the LCD Panel All configurations can be performed through the LCD Display front panel function keys, except for the “Firmware update”. The LCD provides a system of screens with areas for information, status indication, or menus. The LCD screen displays menu items or other information up to two lines at a time. The RAID subsystem password is set to 00000000 by manufacture default.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem To view system information, hardware monitor information, array information, and other related information, press the Down Arrow button. Model-Name RAID READY IOP-80331 FW1.30 RAM:256MB HD#8 Temperature System:40 C S 1:34C S 2:31C S 3:33C S 4:32C S 5:34C S 6:29C S 7:29C S 8:31C MF/PSU-A: 3214rpm MF/PSU-B: 3213rpm Array1 IN USE ARRAY > A: 899G Fr:399G Level: RAID 5 Stripe Size:128K Block Size:512 byte Member disks: 1234 Disk Info Disks: 8 Vol1 Size: 499.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 5.3 Configuration using the proRAID Manager GUI The RAID subsystem can be managed through the controller’s Ethernet connection. Any PC on the network to which the RAID subsystem is connected can manage the subsystem using proRAID Manager. proRAID Manager is web browser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) that is supported on many OS platforms. This chapter describes the steps that you need to start up ProRAID Manager and how to use it on your system.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 5.3.2 The ProRAID Manager Main Menu After login, the Main Screen will be displayed. There are several menu items shown on the upper part of the screen. The menu items are grouped according to their functionality. Each menu item can have several sub-menu items. Click the icon of the menu item and the sub-menu will be displayed. The right pane shows the list of subsystems that you have logged in to.
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SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Mount or Detach RAID Subsystem To login to another RAID Subsystem, click the Mount button and enter the Subsystem Name (you can use any name to identify the subsystem you are going to manage), the IP Address, and the subsystem Password. The subsystem name will appear in the list of subsystem on the right screen. To logout from a subsystem, select the subsystem name and click Detach. In the confirmation screen, select OK to proceed with logout.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 5.3.3 ProRAID Manager Menu Hierarchy Below is the summary of the menu and functions available in proRAID Manager GUI. Quick Setup Create Array Modify Array RAID Delete Array Create Volume Modify Volume Delete Volume Network Setting SNMP Setting Network SMTP Setting NTP Setting Sync RTC System Setting Channel Manager System Modify Password Upgrade Firmware Restart Event Log Event Log Export Log Disk Info Information RAID System Info Hardware Monitor Raid Task S.M.A.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 6 RAID Management This chapter describes the available RAID Management tasks; these tasks may be selected using the RAID menu icon in the upper part of the screen or in the left side menu of the ProRAID Manager screen. There are seven functions: Quick Setup, Create Array, Modify Array, Delete Array, Create Volume, Modify Volume, and Delete Volume.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 2. Enter Array Name, Volume Name, select the disk drives to be included in the Array, and select RAID Level, Stripe Size, and Block Size. Click “Submit” when done. Option Description Array Name The name of the array you want to assign to the Array. It should not exceed 20 characters. Volume Name The name of the volume you wan to assign to the Volume. After mapping the Volume as LUN, it will appear as a disk device to the host.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3. The Array and Volume will be created. NOTE: Quick Setup can only be used if there’s no existing Array. NOTE: In Quick Setup, the Array will be created in background initialization mode, which means the Volume will be available immediately while initializing in the background.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 6.2 Create Array NOTE: The RAID subsystem supports up to 8 Arrays. To create a new Array: 1. In RAID menu, click “Create Array”. 2. Enter the Array Name, change the Re-Mapped BS count as necessary, select the disks drives to be included in the Array, and set the RAID Level, Stripe Size, Block Size, and Task Priority. Other options, such as Background Init mode and Ignore Bad Sectors, can also be set. Click “Submit” when done.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Option Description Array Name The name of the array you want to assign to the Array. Maximum is 20 characters. Capacity The total capacity of the Array in GB. Re-Mapped BS count Set the maximum number of bad sector count to be remapped. Default is 1000. Maximum number of bad sector is 10,000. RAID Level Select the RAID Level you want the Array to use. The RAID level option will depend on the number of disk drives selected.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3. The Array will be initialized. 4. The next step is to create a Volume. When Array has completed its initialization in Foreground mode, or still initializing in Background mode, a Volume can created. NOTE: Any FREE or un-used hard disk will automatically become Global Hot Spare disk, which means it can replace any failed disk in any Array, as long as the capacity is the same or greater than the capacity of the smallest disk size in the Array.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 6.3 Modify Array Use this function to modify settings of an existing Array To modify Array: i. In RAID menu, click “Modify Array”. Change the settings of the Array as necessary. NOTE: Some settings are read-only and cannot be modified. ii. Click “Submit” when done. The modified Array will be saved.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 6.4 Delete Array 1. To delete an Array, select “Delete Array” from RAID menu. 2. Select the Array to be deleted from the list of Arrays displayed on the left side. 3. Click “Submit” when done. A warning message will be displayed. Click “OK” to proceed with deletion. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the data in the Array to be deleted is no longer needed before deleting an Array.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 6.5 Create Volume A Volume is seen by the host system as a single logical device. Multiple Volumes can be created in an Array as long as there is free capacity in the Array. Up to 32 Volumes can be mapped to a LUN in each Host Channel (LUN ID 0 to 31 for Host A and for Host B). 1. To create a Volume, select “Create Volume” from RAID menu. 2. From the list of Array in the left column, select the Array where the Volume will be created.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3. Enter the Volume Name, the Volume Size, and change the Read Ahead option if necessary. Map the Volume to a LUN by enabling the Activate option and selecting the LUN ID in the Host Channel. Option Description Volume Name The name you want to assign to the Volume. Maximum is 20 characters. Volume Size The capacity you want to give to the Volume; value is in GB. Note that the available capacity that can be used in displayed in Maximum Capacity field.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 4. Click “Submit” when done. The Volume will be created. IMPORTANT: Once a LUN number is already assigned to a Volume, it cannot be used again.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 6.6 Modify Volume The Volume attributes can be modified using the “Modify Volume” function in RAID menu. To modify a Volume: 1. Select “Modify Volume” from RAID menu. Select the Array name from the Array List, and then select the Volume to be modified. 2. Change the settings as necessary. Note that some settings cannot be modified. 3. Click “Submit” when done. The modified Volume settings is saved.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 6.7 Delete Volume To delete a Volume: 1. Select “Delete Volume” from RAID menu. From the Array List, select the Array name which contains the Volume to be deleted. Then select the Volume to be deleted. 2. Click “Submit”. A warning message will be displayed. Click “OK” to proceed. 3. The Volume will be deleted. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the data in the Volume to be deleted is no longer needed before deleting the Volume.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 7 Network Management 7.1 Network Settings To setup the R-Link Ethernet port: 1. Select “Network Settings” from Network menu. 2. Set the following options: Option Description IP Address Enter the IP address you want to assign to the RAID subsystem. Gateway Enter the Gateway IP Address you want to use. Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask value. MAC Address This shows the MAC Address of the network interface. 3. Click “Submit” to save the settings.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 7.2 SNMP Setting The SNMP gives users independence from the proprietary network management schemes of some manufacturers. SNMP is supported by many WAN and LAN manufacturers enabling true LAN/ WAN management integration. To set the SNMP function: 1. Select “SNMP Setting” from Network menu. 2. Tick the “Enable SNMP Notification” option. Then setup the necessary options. Option Description Description Enter a description. Contact Enter the Contact information.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 7.3 SMTP Setting To set the Mail Notification function: 1. Select “SMTP Setting” from Network menu. 2. Tick the “Enable Mail Notification” option. Then setup the necessary options. Option Description SMTP Server Enter the SMTP Server IP address. Use Secure Authentication To use secure authentication in SMTP server, enable this option. Account Enter the account information. Password Enter the password for the account. Sender Enter the sender’s email address.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 7.4 NTP Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol) is an Internet standard protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers to some time reference. By default, “Use Local Time Setting” is selected. This means the RAID subsystem will get time information from local computer. Whenever the RAID subsystem is started or restarted, you need to use “Sync RTC”. RTC Stands for Real Time Clock and is used to set the time on the RAID controller.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 7.5 Sync RTC When time setting is not configured to get time from an NTP server (“Use Local Time Setting” option is selected in NTP Setting), the “Sync RTC” function must be used whenever the RAID subsystem is started or restarted. RTC Stands for Real Time Clock and is used to set the time on the RAID controller. Setting the correct time plays an important role in the system administration which helps administrators keep accurate record of when the event actually occurs.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 8 System Management 8.1 System Setting Some RAID subsystem System settings can be configured to the user’s preference to match certain application. The following can be set using “System Setting” function in System menu: Alarm Beeper: The Alarm Beeper function item is used to Disable or Enable the RAID subsystem alarm tone generator. When Alarm Beeper option is checked, the alarm beeper is enabled.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Notification Level: Events are classified to 5 levels (Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Info).
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 8.2 Channel Manager The Channel Manager can be used to configure the SCSI Host Channels A and B options to the preferred settings. Select “Channel Manager” function in System menu. For each Host Channel, the SCSI ID, Wide, Speed Setting, Current Speed, and Tag Queue can be set. Option Description SCSI ID Select 0 to 15 or Multiple ID. The RAID subsystem is like a large SCSI device. A SCSI ID should be assigned and selected from the list of SCSI IDs.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem After setting the preferred option, click “Update” to save the changes. To see the current settings, click “Refresh”.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 8.3 Modify Password To set or change the login password of RAID subsystem, click “Modify Password” function in System menu. Enter the old password in the Old Password field, and the new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Click “Submit” to save the change.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 8.4 Upgrade Firmware The RAID controller’s firmware can be upgraded when new firmware version is available. Select “Upgrade Firmware” function in System menu then click “Upload”. Select the firmware file. Click “Open” to start updating.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem The firmware file will be uploaded to the RAID controller. Then the upgraded process will be started. After the upgrade is completed, the subsystem will automatically restart. User needs to login again to proRAID Manager GUI after subsystem has restarted.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 8.5 Restart The RAID subsystem can be restarted using the “Restart” function in System menu. Click the “Submit” button to restart the RAID subsystem.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 9 Event Log 9.1 Event Log The RAID subsystem’s event log information can be displayed by selecting “Event Log” function in Event Log menu. To update the current displayed event logs, click “Refresh”.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 9.2 Export Log The RAID subsystem’s event log information can be saved to local destination by selecting “Export Log” function in Event Log menu. Click “Submit” to save the event log. The file type of the exported event log will be in XML.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 10 Information 10.1 Disk Information To view detailed information about the disk drives in the RAID subsystem, select “Disk Info” function in Info menu. The Slot ID (Disk#), the disk vendor, model, capacity, number of remapped bad sectors, firmware version, and state are shown. When disks are already member of an Array, the State will show USED. It will show FREE when not yet used. Each member disk drive can be mark as faulty.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 10.2 RAID Information To view information about existing Array and Volume in the RAID subsystem, select “RAID” function in Info menu. Then select the Array name from the list of Arrays. The Array Info and Logical Volume Details will be displayed. The logical volume details can be shown in grid view using “Grid View” button. Default is Chart View.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 10.3 System Information Use the “System Info” function in Info menu to view the RAID subsystem information. The Vendor Name, Serial No.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 10.4 Hardware Monitor To view RAID subsystem’s hardware information, select “Hardware Monitor” in Info menu. The Hardware Monitor information provides the power supply status, fan speed, temperature, and voltage levels of the RAID subsystem. All items are also unchangeable. The warning messages will indicate through the LCD, LED and alarm buzzer. 86 Item Warning Condition Fan Speed < 2000 RPM Power Supply +3.3V < 2.97V or > 3.63V Power Supply +5.0V < 4.5V or > 5.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 11 Raid Task 11.1 Raid Status To view the RAID status of an Array, select “Raid Status” in Raid Task menu. The List of Arrays, and the RAID Level, Capacity, Member Disks and Status are displayed. The states available are: Status Ready Need to Rebuild Initializing Rebuilding Expanding Verifying Cloning Fail If the RAID is rebuilding, initializing, expanding, checking or cloning, the progress of the task will be displayed, e.g.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem A Parity Check function is available for existing Arrays with parity, such as those configured with RAID level 3, 5, 6, 30, or 50, to check the consistency of parity blocks, i.e. verify that parity information matches the stored data. Click “Check Parity” button to start performing parity check. A message will be displayed. The percentage of parity checking progress is displayed in Status field. To cancel current Parity Check process, click the “Cancel Parity” button.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 12 S.M.A.R.T. 12.1 Disk Health The RAID subsystem uses the SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) information available in the disk drive to monitor the disk health. To view SMART information of a disk drive, select “Disk Health” in S.M.A.R.T. menu. Then click the disk drive. The Disk ID and Disk Status of the selected disk are displayed. The SMART attributes and its values and threshold values are also shown.
SCSI to SATA II RAID Subsystem 12.2 Diagnosis Disk A diagnostic function is available to diagnose the disk health status. Select “Diagnosis Disk” in S.M.A.R.T. menu. There are two types of diagnosis: Quick and Extended. After selecting the Diagnosis Type, click “Submit”. The disk diagnosis process will start. NOTE: When Disk Diagnosis is running, it cannot be stopped. It must be completed.
