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1. Download ArcHttp proxy server (or MRAID software) from
Areca website:
https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html
2. Follow the steps on the user manual to complete the
installation
If you need additional information about installation and
start-up of this function, see the ArcHTTP Proxy Server
Installation section in Chapter 5 of the user manual. For SNMP
agent function, please refer to Appendix C of the user manual.
Step 11: Configure RAID Set & Volume Set
You can create and configure a RAID adapter using any of
these tools:
• McBIOS RAID Manager
— BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation.
• MRAID Storage Manager
— Web browser firmware-based manager, which is accessible via
the web browser installed on your operating system. It can be
launched through ArcHttp utility or onboard LAN port.
※ Method 1: McBIOS RAID Manager (Not For Mac User)
The McBIOS RAID manager is a menu-driven program, residing
in the firmware, which allows you to scroll through various menus
and sub-menus and select among the predetermined configuration
options.
1. Power on your computer. When prompted, press Tab or F6.
2. The McBIOS RAID manager window appears showing a selection
dialog box listing the RAID adapters, select your adapter, then
press Enter to show the McBIOS RAID manager message.
3. Follow the McBIOS RAID manager to complete the configuration.
※ Method 2: MRAID Manager From LAN Port
User can remote manage the ARC-1886-4N8I without adding any
user specific software (platform independent) via standard web
browsers directly connected to the RJ45 LAN port. You can find
controller Ethernet port default IP address in McBIOS RAID
manager "System Information" option. Launch the Web Browser-
based MRAID storage manager by entering http://[IP Address]
in the web browser.
Type the User Name and Password.
User Name is "admin" and the Password is "0000".
the user name and password, click the button to access the
MRAID storage manager.
Model Name
ARC-1886-8I
Drive Connector
1 x SFF-8654 [x8]
Enclosure Ready
Management Port
Form Factor (H x L)
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The RAID adapter default
After entering
ARC-1886-8X
ARC-1886-8X8I
2 x SFF-8644 [x4]
1 x SFF-8654 [x8]
2 x SFF-8644 [x4]
SGPIO, Serial Bus, Fault Header ,SMP, SES2and UBM
In-Band: PCIe / Out-of-Band: LCD and LAN Port
LP-MD2 : 64.41(H) x 167.65(L) mm
Serial
12
Attached
SCSI
Quick Installation Guide
Click on the "Quick Create" in the main menu, your volume is
automatically configured based on the number of disks in your
system. You can create a RAID set associated with exactly one
volume set.
See the chapter 6 of Web Browser-based Configuration on the
user manual detailing the MRAID storage manager to customize
your RAID configuration.
※ Method 3: MRAID Storage Manager From ArcHTTP
1. Start ArcHTTP– Browser Edition:
(1) In Windows, right-click on "Start" menu and choose
"Programs". Clicking "MRAID" program icon starts the
ArcHTTP utility (From the Start menu, choose Programs >
MRAID > ArcHTTP).
(2) On a Mac, there is one MARID icon showing on your desktop.
This icon is for you to start up the ArcHTTP utility.
2. When you double-click on the "ArcHTTP64", it shows all RAID
adapters available on the system and create an individual RAID
adapter icon located on left column of the "ArcHTTP Configura-
tions" screen.
3. Locate "ARC-1886-4N8I Web Management" and launch the
selected MRAID storage manager.
4.
Type the User Name and Password
The RAID adapter default User Name is "admin" and Password
is "0000".
After logging in, the MRAID storage manager process
starts.
5. Click on the "Quick Create" in the main menu, your volume is
automatically configured based on the number of disks in your
system. You can create a RAID set associated with exactly one
volume set.
See chapter 6 of ARC-1886-4N8I user manual for information
on customizing your RAID volumes using MRAID storage manager.
If you need more detail information, please download user manual from the website below:
• https://www.areca.com.tw/products/trimode-1886.html
•
• https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html
•
ARC-1886-16I
2 x SFF-8654 [x8]
107.2(H) x 262(L) mm
when the login page
ARC-1886-6N2I
ARC-1886-4N8I
2 x SATA
1 x SFF-8654 [X8]
6 x M.2 Connector
4 x M.2 Connector
SGPIO, SMP, SES2 and UBM
In-Band: PCIe / Out-of-Band: LAN Port
107.2(H) x 205(L) mm
2700-1M1886-4N11
prompt.
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