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Operation Mode
Operation Mode is the default state of ACS-8990. In this mode, the controller box front panel
LCD continuously displays the current status of ACS-8990. A typical display looks like the
following:
A full explanation of control panel LCD messages is given in Appendix D.
Three Configuration Utilities
There are three ways to configure ACS-8990:
Control Panel
ACS-8990 can be configured directly using the LCD control panel.
Monitor Utility
This embedded menu-based configuration utility is accessed through the host computer.
AccuSet
AccuSet is a Graphical User Interface that empowers you to configure your RAID Controllers
through a local or remote terminal. Contact your dealer for information.
Array Management
The unique ACS-8990 array management firmware utilizes multitasking real-time kernel
technology to manage the controller. Additional features are real-time I/O load analysis,
on-line diagnostics, event logging and broadcasting, and device inventory management.
These features can be accessed locally or via modem to allow centralized monitoring and
control of the ACS-8990.
Hard Drive Hot Swapping
Hot Swapping allows for the removal and installation of disk drives without interruption of data
access while the ACS-8990 system is in use. This is usually performed when there is no Hot
Spare drive configured. There is no need to power down the system.
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1. Control Panel
2. Monitor Utility
3. AccuSet
The Hard Drive Hot Swapping facility is not supported by all brands of disk
rack. Contact your vendor for details
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