ULTRATRAK100 TX4 and ULTRATRAK100 TX8 User Manual

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Introduction ..................................................................................................................1
Architectural Description.........................................................................................1
Features and Benefits ............................................................................................2
Getting Started.............................................................................................................3
Unpack UltraTrak100..............................................................................................3
Install Hard Drives ..................................................................................................3
Connecting the SCSI Cables..................................................................................5
SCSI Cable Connection and Termination............................................................5
Daisy Chaining Multiple Arrays............................................................................6
Daisy Chaining with Other SCSI Devices ............................................................6
Connect Power Cable and Switch Power On .........................................................7
Main Power Switch..............................................................................................7
Assign a SCSI ID....................................................................................................7
Configure the UltraTrak100 ....................................................................................8
How to Automatically Create an Array.................................................................8
How to Manually Create an Array........................................................................8
Gigabyte Boundary..............................................................................................9
Choosing Stripe Block Size ...............................................................................10
Choosing a RAID Level .....................................................................................10
Partition and Format the Array .............................................................................12
Maintenance...............................................................................................................13
Drive Status Indicators .........................................................................................13
Meaning of Status Indicators .............................................................................13
Critical & Offline Arrays ........................................................................................13
Rebuilding/Synchronizing Fault Tolerant Arrays...................................................14
When a Disk Drive Fails .......................................................................................14
Replacing a Disk Drive Module ............................................................................14
Drive Replacement...............................................................................................15
Replacing a Power Supply Module (TX8 only) .....................................................16
UltraTrak100 Front Panel Interface............................................................................18
The LCD Messages..............................................................................................19
Idle Mode...........................................................................................................19
Configuration Menu ...........................................................................................20
View Status Menu..............................................................................................21
Configure Array .................................................................................................24
Configure Array .................................................................................................25
Configure Cache................................................................................................32
Configure SCSI..................................................................................................33
Contacting Promise Support ......................................................................................35
Technical Support Services..................................................................................35
Limited Warranty........................................................................................................37
Disclaimer of Other Warranties ............................................................................37
Returning Product For Repair (USA & Canada).........................................................39
Your Responsibilities............................................................................................40