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Chapter 3: Subsystem Monitoring
Chapter 3
Subsystem Monitoring
3.1 Subsystem Monitoring Overview
The FALCON II subsystem is equipped with a variety of self-monitoring
features that help to keep subsystem managers informed of the subsystem
operational status. These monitoring features provide vital feedback to help
you maintain the operational integrity of the subsystem. Prompt response to
warnings and subsystem component failure notifications will improve the
overall operation of the subsystem and help ensure the longevity of the
FALCON II.
Self-monitoring features include:
• Firmware (FW): The controllers in the FALCON II come with
pre-installed FW, which can be accessed using either the LCD
panel or a PC hyper-terminal. The FALCON II can be connected
to a PC hyper-terminal through the COM ports. Device status
information can be obtained from the FW. The FW is fully
described in the Generic Operation Manual that came with your
system. Please refer to this manual for further information.
• RAIDWatch: RAIDWatch is a fully integrated, Java-based,
Graphics User Interface (GUI) that came with the subsystem and
can be used to monitor and maintain the subsystem and the RAID
controllers using your web browsers. The LAN port at the back of
each controller module enables you to use an Ethernet cable to
connect to the subsystem.
The RAIDWatch Panel View can be customized to show a direct
representation of the FALCON II in the content panel of the
RAIDWatch screen. Panel View allows you to quickly determine
the operational status of critical FALCON II components. Please
refer to the RAIDWatch User’s Manual for further details.
NOTE:
Detailed installation instructions for RAIDWatch Manager are given in
the RAIDWatch User’s Manual, which is located on the product CD
that came with the Falcon II system.
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