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Advanced Functions
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• Register RAID systems
1. Click the Scan RAID systems in the LAN button to locate RAID systems on the LAN.
2. Check the checkbox in the Ctrl column of the RAID system you want to register.
3. For each checked RAID system, a window pops up for you to enter the password.
4. If all setting are done, choose ‘Exit’ to exit this program.
5.7.5 VDS-Based RAID Management Software
• Microsoft DiskRAID
DiskRAID is scriptable command-line RAID management software supplied by Microsoft. After entering DiskRAID
command prompt, you may use the "list provider" command to verify if the VDS Provider is properly installed, and use
"list subsystem" command to see all RAID systems registered. See below for an example of using these two commands.
Please follow the links below and enter “diskraid” to find more information:
Microsoft Web Site Links:
Search link: http://search.microsoft.com/?mkt=en-US
Note
1. At most 16 RAID systems are managed by single VDS Provider.
2. If the password of RAID systems is changed, you need also update the password for the VDS
Provider by the Configuration Utility
Figure 5-40 VDS Provider Configure screen