Owner's manual

InfoStation 12-Bay RAID User's Guide - Rev. D00 StorCase Technology, Inc.
RAID Controller Configuration 53
Mode Operation
The SCSI-to-SATA RAID Controller operates in three (3) modes:
• Self-Diagnostic Mode
• Configuration Mode
• Operation Mode
Self-Diagnostic Mode
To ensure flawless operation, the RAID Controller has a built-in self-diagnostic utility. Self-
Diagnostic Mode occurs automatically upon power up, or after the RAID Controller has been
reset. During this mode, all components are tested and any potential problems are reported.
The Self-Diagnostic Mode runs three major diagnostic tests. The first diagnostic includes
testing the CPU and supporting core logic chips, the internal bus, memory, SCSI controller,
SATA controllers, and RS-232 controllers. The second diagnostic tests for the presence of
disks on each individual disk channel. It also checks the functionality of each disk found. The
final diagnostic tests the RAID functionality.
Configuration Mode
NOTE: The RAID Controller should be OFFLINE (disconnected from the host system)
when Configuration Mode is running.
Configuration Mode may be selected whenever <ENTER> is pressed during Operation Mode
or when the Monitor Utility is invoked from the remote terminal. In Configuration Mode, the user
is able to modify the settings of the RAID Controller and perform different functions to the
controller.
Entering a Password
If the password-check feature is enabled, the user will be prompted to enter a password
before proceeding (the default password is "00000000"). Refer to section "4 Password
Security" for information on how to change the default password.
The user may use the front control panel buttons to enter the password. Use the  and 
keys to scroll through the available characters, then press <ENTER> to select the character
and move to the next position. Once all the characters have been entered, press <ENTER>
to access the Configuration Mode.