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Digital Video Hardware User Guide
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Chapter 15: Dell PowerVault
The Dell Powervault (210 or 220) can be used for additional storage if needed.
The unit can be attached to the digital video recorder as an additional volume.
In order to use the PowerVault, the Adaptec SCSI RAID 2200S controller card is
needed.
PowerVault Setup
First,be sure to install the Adaptec SCSI RAID 2200S. Using the PowerVault for
additional storage requires a SCSI connection to the LDVR. For more
information, please refer to the Adaptec SCSI RAID 2200S installation guide.
Array Configuration
1. When booting up for the first time, the display will indicate that the Adaptec
SCSI RAID controller is being started. At this time, press <Ctrl> + <A> to
access the configuration menu. Doing this allows you to enter the Adaptec
2xx0S RAID Controller SCSI Select Utility.
2. Select Array Configuration Utility. Press <Enter>.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Initialize Drives. Press <Enter>.
4. Highlight the drives to be used for the RAID 5, pressing <Insert> when a
desired drive is highlighted. Once a drive is selected, it will be displayed on
the right side of the screen. When you are finished selecting drives, press
<Enter>.
5. A warning will be displayed. Press <y> and then <Enter> to continue. The
system will initialize the selected drives.
6. Next, highlight Create Array. Press <Enter>.
7. Again, highlight the drives to be used for the RAID 5, pressing <Insert>
when a desired drive is highlighted. Once a drive is selected, it will be
displayed on the right side of the screen. When you are finished selecting
drives, press <Enter>.
8. In the next screen, enter the properties for the array (array type, stripe size,
etc.).
9. A Creating Array window will appear briefly. Press <Enter> to continue
with the array configuration. This may take up to several hours.
10. Select Manage Arrays. Select the array. Here, you can monitor the
progress.
11. Press <Esc> until the Exit Utility window appears. Select Ye s and press
<Enter>. The system will be restarted.