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FastTrak S150 SX4 / SX4000 / SX4000 Lite User Manual
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Chapter 5: Disk Array Concepts............................................................................... 41
About FastTrak S150 SX4 and SX4000 / SX4000 Lite.......................................... 41
About Adapter BIOS........................................................................................... 41
Reserved Sector ................................................................................................ 41
Disk Array Terms................................................................................................... 42
Disk Array Description........................................................................................ 42
Disk Array Member ............................................................................................ 42
Disk Array Types................................................................................................ 42
About RAID Levels................................................................................................ 43
Striping (RAID 0)................................................................................................ 43
Mirroring (RAID 1).............................................................................................. 44
Striping / Mirroring (RAID 0+1)........................................................................... 45
Block and Parity Striping (RAID 5) ..................................................................... 47
JBOD - Single Drive .............................................................................................. 48
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting & Tips........................................................................... 49
Motherboard Issues ........................................................................................... 49
System CMOS Issues........................................................................................ 50
Drive-Related Errors .......................................................................................... 51
Operating System-Related Issues...................................................................... 54
Performance Tips............................................................................................... 55
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................ 57
Pre-Installation ...................................................................................................... 57
Drive Issues .......................................................................................................... 60
Installation Issues.................................................................................................. 62
Post-Installation..................................................................................................... 62
Appendix B: Technical Support ................................................................................ 63
Technical Support Services................................................................................... 63
Limited Warranty................................................................................................... 65
Disclaimer of other warranties............................................................................ 65
Your Responsibilities.......................................................................................... 66
Returning Product for Repair................................................................................. 67
Appendix C: Features and Specifications................................................................. 69