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FastTrak BIOS Reference
When the FastTrak BIOS loads during bootup, it displays pertinent information
about the RAID arrays that it finds. Then, it displays Press Ctrl-F to allow you to
enter the Array BIOS Configuration Utility (below).
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N o A r r a y i s d e f i n e d . . .
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P r e s s < E S C > t o c o n t i n u e b o o t i n g . . .
Shown is the first-time BIOS Startup for FastTrak S150 SX4-M. The SX4030 /
SX4060 is similar. The information displayed in the form of a small table contains
the following properties:
ID – These represent a unique ID number assigned to each RAID array identified
by the BIOS.
Mode – This identifies the RAID mode configuration that the array is defined as.
Size – This is the MB (Megabyte) data size of the indicated array.
Track-Mapping – This is the CHS (Cylinder/Head/Sector) equivalent of the array
geometry as hosted by the FastTrak BIOS int 13h disk services.
Status – Shows one of three possible array status conditions:
Functional – The array is fully operational, and no problems are present.
Critical – The array is operational, but has lost its fault tolerance. For RAID
array levels 1, 0+1 and 5 the array contains a failed drive. The user must
identify and replace the failed drive.
Offline – The array is no longer operational and the FastBuild utility cannot
rebuild the array. The array must be rebuilt from the last tape backup or other
device. The user should identify and replace the failed drives.
For RAID levels 1 and 5, at least two or more drives in the array have failed.
For a RAID 0 or JBOD array, at least one drive has failed.
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