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Promise Technology SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual (147 pages)

direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosure

Brand: Promise Technology | Category: Enclosure | Size: 8.42 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Introduction to Smartstor

7
- About this Manual
  7
- Architecture
  8
- Protocol Support
  8
- Key Benefits
  8
- Specifications
  9
- Client os Support
  10
- Utility os Support
  10
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup

11
- Unpacking the Smartstor
  11
- Installing Disk Drives
  13
- Connecting to Your PC
  14
  - Usb
    14
  - Esata
    14
  - Firewire
    14
- Connecting the Power
  15
- Installing the Software
  15
  - OS Support
    16
  - Installation: Windows
    16
  - Installation: Mac
    19
- Setting up the Smartstor
  22
  - One Touch Configuration
    22
Chapter 3: Smartnavi

25
- Working with Smartnavi
  25
  - Opening the Main Window
    25
  - Choosing a Smartnavi Language
    27
  - Viewing Smartnavi Information
    27
  - Closing Smartnavi
    29
- Making Management Settings
  31
  - Configuring a das System
    31
  - Advanced Setup
    32
  - Locating the Smartstor
    34
  - Editing the Node Name of Smartstor
    35
  - Viewing the System Event Log
    37
  - Making Mail Event Log Settings
    38
  - Sending a Test Email Message
    39
  - Upgrading the Firmware
    39
  - Making Enclosure Settings
    40
  - Shutting down the Smartstor
    41
  - Restarting the Smartstor
    43
- Setting up the Smartstor (Advanced)
  44
  - One Click Setup
    44
  - Advanced Setup
    45
- Managing RAID Volumes
  55
  - Viewing a List of RAID Volumes
    55
  - Viewing RAID Volume Status
    56
- Managing Backups
  57
  - One Touch Backup
    57
  - Performing a One Touch Backup
    58
  - Viewing Your Backup Files
    58
  - Windows Pcs
    58
  - MAC Pcs
    59
  - Doing a Backup Now
    60
  - Creating a Backup Schedule
    65
  - Scheduling a Backup
    71
  - Viewing Backup Schedules
    74
  - Changing a Scheduled Backup
    75
  - Deleting a Scheduled Backup
    79
  - Restoring Backed-Up Files
    80
  - Viewing the Backup Event Log
    82
  - Saving the Event Log
    84
  - Clearing the Event Log
    85
- Using Media Center
  87
  - Viewing Playlists
    87
  - Creating a Playlist
    88
  - Playing a Playlist
    89
  - Renaming a Playlist
    89
  - Deleting a Playlist
    90
  - Playing a Single Music or Video File
    90
  - Using the Panel
    91
- Managing Photo Albums
  93
  - Making an Album
    93
  - Viewing an Album
    102
  - Editing an Album
    104
  - Deleting an Album
    105
Chapter 4: Technology Background

107
- Introduction to RAID
  107
  - RAID 0 - Stripe
    108
  - RAID 1 - Mirror
    109
  - RAID 5 - Block Striping with Distributed Parity
    110
  - RAID 10 - Mirror / Stripe
    111
- Choosing a RAID Level
  112
  - Raid 0
    112
  - Raid 1
    112
  - Raid 5
    113
- Spare Drive
  113
- Automatic Rebuilding
  114
- Partition and Format
  114
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

115
- Responding to an Audible Alarm
  115
- Checking the System Status LED
  115
- Checking Disk Status Leds
  116
- Replacing a Failed Disk Drive
  116
- Smartstor Lockup
  117
Chapter 6: Support

121
- Frequently Asked Questions
  121
- Contacting Technical Support
  122
- United States
  122
- Limited Warranty
  125
  - Disclaimer of Other Warranties
    125
  - Your Responsibilities
    126
- Returning Product for Repair
  127
Appendix A: Maintenance

129
- Upgrading the Firmware
  129
- Removing Disk Drives
  136
- Replacing the Power Supply
  138
  - Removing the Power Supply
    138
  - Installing the Power Supply
    139
- Replacing the Cooling Fan
  140
  - Removing the Cooling Fan
    140
  - Installing the Cooling Fan
    141
Appendix B: Important Information

143
- Gnu General Public License
  143

Promise Technology SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual (113 pages)

Brand: Promise Technology | Category: Storage | Size: 5.05 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Introduction to Smartstor

7
- About this Manual
  7
- Architecture
  8
- Key Benefits
  8
- Specifications
  9
- Client os Support
  10
- Utility os Support
  10
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup

11
- Unpacking the Smartstor
  11
- Remove Anti-Shaking Cushion
  13
- Installing the Software
  13
  - Installation
    13
- Connecting the Power
  15
  - Set up the File System
    15
- Connecting to Your Mac
  16
  - Usb
    16
  - Esata
    16
  - Firewire
    17
- Setting up the Smartstor
  17
  - One Touch Configuration
    17
Chapter 3: Smartnavi

19
- Working with Smartnavi
  19
  - Opening the Main Window
    19
  - Choosing a Smartnavi Language
    21
  - Viewing Smartnavi Information
    22
  - Closing Smartnavi
    22
- Making Management Settings
  24
  - Configuring a das System
    24
  - Locating the Smartstor
    27
  - Editing the Node Name of Smartstor
    28
  - Viewing the System Event Log
    29
  - Making Mail Event Log Settings
    30
  - Sending a Test Email Message
    31
  - Upgrading the Firmware
    32
  - Making Enclosure Settings
    33
  - Shutting down the Smartstor
    34
  - Restarting the Smartstor
    35
- Setting up the Smartstor (Advanced)
  36
  - One Click Setup
    36
  - Advanced Setup
    37
- Managing RAID Volumes
  44
  - Viewing a List of RAID Volumes
    44
  - Viewing RAID Volume Status
    45
- Managing Backups
  46
  - One Touch Backup
    46
  - Performing a One Touch Backup
    47
  - Viewing Your Backup Files
    47
  - Doing a Backup Now
    48
    
    Main Window
    49
    
    Device List
    52
  - Scheduling a Backup
    57
  - Viewing Backup Schedules
    59
  - Changing a Scheduled Backup
    59
  - Deleting a Scheduled Backup
    64
  - Restoring Backed-Up Files
    65
  - Viewing the Backup Event Log
    67
  - Saving the Event Log
    69
  - Clearing the Event Log
    70
Chapter 4: Technology Background

73
- Introduction to RAID
  73
  - RAID 0 - Stripe
    74
  - RAID 1 - Mirror
    75
  - RAID 5 - Block Striping with Distributed Parity
    76
  - RAID 10 - Mirror / Stripe
    77
- Choosing a RAID Level
  78
  - Raid 0
    78
  - Raid 1
    78
  - Raid 5
    79
- Spare Drive
  79
- Automatic Rebuilding
  80
- Partition and Format
  80
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

81
- Checking the System Status LED
  81
- Checking Disk Status Leds
  82
- Replacing a Failed Disk Drive
  82
- Smartstor Lockup
  83
Chapter 6: Support

87
- Frequently Asked Questions
  87
- Contacting Technical Support
  88
- Limited Warranty
  91
  - Disclaimer of Other Warranties
    91
  - Your Responsibilities
    92
- Returning Product for Repair
  93
Appendix A: Maintenance

95
- Upgrading the Firmware
  95
- Removing Disk Drives
  101
- Installing Disk Drives
  102
- Replacing the Power Supply
  104
  - Removing the Power Supply
    104
  - Installing the Power Supply
    105
- Replacing the Cooling Fan
  106
  - Removing the Cooling Fan
    106
  - Installing the Cooling Fan
    107
Appendix B: Important Information

109
- GNU General Public License
  109
Index

111

Promise Technology SmartStor DS4600 Quick Start Manual (8 pages)

Brand: Promise Technology | Category: Storage | Size: 1.92 MB

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Promise Technology SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual (147 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Smartstor

Chapter 2: Installation and Setup

Chapter 3: Smartnavi

Chapter 4: Technology Background

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Chapter 6: Support

Appendix A: Maintenance

Appendix B: Important Information

Promise Technology SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual (113 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Smartstor

Chapter 2: Installation and Setup

Chapter 3: Smartnavi

Chapter 4: Technology Background

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Chapter 6: Support

Appendix A: Maintenance

Appendix B: Important Information

Index

Promise Technology SmartStor DS4600 Quick Start Manual (8 pages)

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