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Owner's Guide
September 2010
Storage you can rely on
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  • Page 1: Raid

    Owner’s Guide September 2010 Storage you can rely on Storage you can rely on www.MicroNet.com...

  • Page 2: Welcome Note

    Welcome Welcome From MicroNet Technology We are pleased that you have chosen the RAIDBank5. Our systems are designed for speed, reliability, compatibility, and performance. We think you will find the system easy to install, and a productive addition to your computer system.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome Note Table of Contents Warranty Information Technical Support Policies Chapter 1. Getting Started Features and Benefits System Requirements and Compatibility Unpacking the RAIDBank5 What’s Included Choosing a place for your RAIDBank5 Installing the Fan Module The RAIDBank5 Interface Components Communications and Control Hot Plug Drive Replacement...

  • Page 4: Warranty Information

    Table of Contents Chapter 5. Host Computer Setup 1. Volume Setup and Apple Macintosh 2. Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows XP/2003 3. Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows Vista/7/2008 4. Optimizing Windows Caching Policy 5. Safe Volume Dismounting Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Daily Use Tips General Use Precautions Frequently Asked Questions...

  • Page 5: Raid

    Warranty Two Year Limited Warranty Micronet warrants this product (the “Product”) against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. LABOR: For a period of two (2) year from the original date of purchase from Micronet or its authorized reseller, Micronet will repair defective Product (or, at its option, replace with a new or recertified product) at no charge.

  • Page 6: Technical Support Policies

    Warranty Limitations of Liability MicroNet Technology has tested the hardware described in this manual and reviewed its contents. In no event will MicroNet or its resellers be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage resulting from any defect in the hardware or manual, even if they have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    1-Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Thank you for purchasing The MicroNet RAIDBank5 storage solution. With speed, high capacity, ease of use, and support for numerous applications, RAIDBank5 is the ideal solution for all of your data storage needs. Please take advantage of the information contained within this manual to ensure easy setup and configuration.

  • Page 8: What's Included

    1-Getting Started What’s Included Your RAIDBank5 comes with the following items: 1x RAIDBank5 unit 5x Disk Drive Modules 1x SATA to eSATA cable Kit 1x eSATA to eSATA cable 1x USB3.0 Type A to B cable 1x 1394a to 1394a cable 1x 1394b to 1394b cable 1x Fan Module 1x User’s Manual and software CD...

  • Page 9: The Raidbank5 Interface Components

    1-Getting Started The RAIDBank5 interface components The following figures illustrate the connector locations for the RAIDBank5. FRONT VIEW Power Indicator Fault Indicator Host activity Indicator Front Display and control keypad Disk Activity LED Disk Power LED Canister Release Latch Disk Canisters REAR VIEW AC Power Connector Master Power Switch...

  • Page 10: Communications And Control

    1-Getting Started Communication and Control RAID functions including creation, modification, and monitoring can be accomplished through the LCD Control panel or the web based administration user interface. The LCD status panel informs you of the RAIDBank5’s current operating status at a glance, as shown here: Indicator Normal Status...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Raidbank5

    1-Getting Started Connecting the RAIDBank5 Connecting the RAIDBank5 requires an available power socket, an operating system capable of addressing volumes larger then 2TB, and a host with one of the following interfaces: • An available USB 3.0 or 2.0 port •...

  • Page 12: Installing The Included Host Bus Adapter

    1-Getting Started Installing the Included host bus adapter 1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (ie. printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer. 2.
  • Page 13 1-Getting Started To set or change a RAID operating mode please follow the procedure herein: 1. Turn off the RAIDBank5 2. Use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the rotary mode selector switch to the operating mode desired. 3. Press and hold the multifunction button “setting/mute/backup” button illustrated above and power on the RAIDBank5.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2. Understanding Raid

    2-Understanding RAID Chapter 2. Understanding RAID The RAIDBank5 controller subsystem is a high-performance SATA2 drive bus disk array controller. When properly configured, the RAIDBank5 can provide non-stop service with a high degree of fault tolerance through the use of RAID technology and advanced array management features.

  • Page 15: Spanned Raid

    2-Understanding RAID RAID 0 (Striping) This RAID algorithm writes data across multiple disk drives instead of just one disk drive. RAID 0 does not provide any data redundancy, but does offer the best high-speed data throughput. RAID 0 breaks up data into smaller blocks and then writes a block to each drive in the array.
  • Page 16 2-Understanding RAID RAID 10 (Striped Mirror) RAID 10 combines striping with disk mirroring. RAID Level 10 combines the fast performance of Level 0 with the data redundancy of Leve1 1. In this configuration, data is distributed across several disk drives, similar to Level 0, which are then duplicated to another set of drive for data protection.

  • Page 17: Direct Disk Mapping

    2-Understanding RAID Direct Mapping The RAIDBank5 can simply pass through individual disks to the host operating system. In this mode, all 5 disks are individually accessible to the host operating system. No RAID functions are performed. Hot Swappable Disk support Your RAIDBank5 has a built in protection circuit to support replacement of disk drives without having to shut down or reboot the RAID.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3. Raid Controls-Lcd Interface

    3-RAID Control-LCD Chapter 3. RAID Controls- LCD Interface This Chapter describes the menu and control structure for your RAIDBank5 using the front panel. The RAIDBank5 LCD configuration is firmware-based and its operation is independent of host computer type or operating system. Conventions In this chapter, menu navigation is described as follows: UP/DOWN scrolling through options...

  • Page 19: Disk Management Functions

    3-RAID Control-LCD 2. Disk Management 3. RAID Function Control RAIDBank5 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: System Functions

    3-RAID Control-LCD 4. System Functions RAIDBank5 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4. Raid Management Software

    4- RAID Manager Software Chapter 4. RAID Manager Software Introduction The RAIDBank5 includes RAID Manager, a management utility for users to administrate one or multiple RAIDBank5 RAID subsystems attached to the host computer. The RAIDBank5 Manager provides a simple graphic user interface to create volumes, monitor hardware status, check event logs, upgrade firmware, etc.

  • Page 22: Basic Mode

    4- RAID Manager Software 3. Basic Mode Basic mode allows simpler and quicker access to system administration. In basic mode, there are four function tags in the function pane: RAID and Disk Information, Event Log Viewer, Basic RAID Configuration and One Button Backup Settings. The current system configuration is displayed in the Information Pane.

  • Page 23: Raid Configuration

    4- RAID Manager Software 3.3 RAID Configuration (Basic Mode) The simplest and most common configuration for the RAIDBank5 is a single volume RAID set. With that in mind, RAID configuration in basic mode are limited to a single volume, single RAID configurations. 3.3.1 Creating RAID set Select the desired RAID level in the context pane and the unit will...

  • Page 24: Button Backup Settings

    4- RAID Manager Software 3.4 Button Backup The Micronet RAIDBank5 RAID subsystem supports user triggered backup, triggered by the “Set/ Mute/Backup” button back of the unit (see page 9 for button location illustration.) Once configured, the button will trigger the configured task. Your RAIDBank5 may arrive with bundled backup software.

  • Page 25: Advanced Raid Configuration

    4- RAID Manager Software 4.1.2 Sender Name and Credentials In the sender name field, enter a name that will identify the RAIDBank5 as the sender of the email. “RAIDBank5” or the attached host name would be most appropriate. The mail address is not important, but should be used to validate the RAIDBank5 as the sender.

  • Page 26: Firmware Control

    4- RAID Manager Software of the context pane to enable RAID volume protection, and enter the desired password. The password supports up to 8 characters. Click to start creating the RAID volume to undo. CONSIDERATIONS FOR RAID VOLUME CREATION Your RAIDBank5 is capable of creating large logical volumes (LUNS) in excess of 2 Terabytes. Large LUNS (>2TB) must be supported by the host bus adapter and the host Operating System to be usable.

  • Page 27: Encryption Management

    4- RAID Manager Software 4.4.2 Rebuilding Priority Setting When the unit is building or rebuilding a RAID set, the RAIDBank5 processor will be shared between the building task and host I/O. This option specifies the relative priority of data I/O and background rebuilding task of RAIDBank5 RAID subsystem.
  • Page 28 4- RAID Manager Software 4.5.2 Duplicating Keys For a variety of reasons, customers may wish to have multiple AES USB key fobs, especially if the RAIDBank5 is to be transported. To duplicate an existing encrypted AES Key, plug in the original AES USB key fob, select the radio button labelled “Encryption Key (for duplication only)”...

  • Page 29: Chapter 5. Host Computer Setup

    5-Host Computer Setup Chapter 5 - Host Computer Setup This chapter is an overview of setting up storage volumes on Macintosh and Windows based computers. To ensure complete installation and ease of use, take a few minutes to read this chapter before installation. 1.

  • Page 30: Volume Setup On Microsoft Windows Xp/2003

    5-Host Computer Setup 2. Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003 Installation on a Windows system requires a Windows Installation with a properly installed and configured host bus. 2.1 Open the disk management console. A list of the attached drives and their respective volumes will appear.

  • Page 31: Volume Setup On Microsoft Windows Vista/7/2008

    5-Host Computer Setup 3. Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows Vista/7/2008 Installation on a Windows system requires a Windows Installation with a properly installed and configured respective host bus. 3.1 Open the disk management console. To open Disk Management, click the Windows Start menu orb. In the search box type diskmgmt.msc, and press enter.

  • Page 32: Optimizing Windows Caching Policy

    5-Host Computer Setup 4. Optimizing Windows Caching Algorithm By default, Windows XP optimizes caching for performance on external drives. Vista and Windows 7 optimize caching for quick removal. As a result, Windows XP appears to have faster access to external disks but at a greater risk of data corruption and loss.

  • Page 33: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

    6-Troubleshooting Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Daily Use Tips • Read this User’s Guide carefully. Follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. • Additional application software may have been included with your drive. Please review the documentation included with this software for information on the operation and support of this software.

  • Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions

    6-Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions General FAQ Q: Can I leave my RAIDBank5 on all the time, or should I turn it off when not in use? A: The RAIDBank5 is meant to be left on, but does not add any limitations on being turned off.

  • Page 35: Windows Specific

    6-Troubleshooting Q: Why is my Drive asking me to format it? It was already formatted and it contains data. A1: Run a disk repair utility on the drive. A2: Perform permission repair on your system drive. Open the disk utility (located in /Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility.app.) Select your system drive (usually the first disk listed) and click "Repair Disk Permissions"...
  • Page 36 6-Troubleshooting Some software applications may be helpful in situations where the drive hardware is seen, but the volume is simply corrupt. A couple examples are www.stellarinfo.com, www. binarybiz.com, and www.prosofteng.com. There are many companies that provide these services, it is best to be selective. Micronet does not refer or recommend any data recovery service as we are not affiliated with these companies in any way.

  • Page 37: Appendix A. Getting Help

    20525 Manhattan Place Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 320-7272 Sales (310) 328-0202 Sales Fax (310) 320-0772 Help Desk & Customer Service http://www.MicroNet.com MicroNet Technology can also be reached via email at the following addresses: Sales: sales@micronet.com Help Desk: support@micronet.com RAIDBank5 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Appendix B. Raid Level Comparison Table

    B-RAID Level Comparison Table Appendix B: RAID Level Comparison Table RAID Description M i n . Max. Capacity Fault Tolerance Data Level Drives Drives Transfer Rate Request Rates Also known as striping No fault tolerance Very High Very High for Data distributed across multiple Disks Both Reads and Writes...

  • Page 39: Appendix C. Glossary Of Raid Terms

    C-Glossary Appendix C- Glossary ATA Acronym for “AT Bus Attachment” - a standard interface to IDE hard disks. Cache cache is a fast-access memory bank that serves as an intermediate storage for data that is read from or written to secondary storage. Typically, high-speed caches are implemented in RAM, though they can also be implemented on disk when speed is not a critical requirement.
  • Page 40 C-Glossary DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) a protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of IP (Internet Protocol) configurations on a computer network. When using the Internet’s set of protocols (TCP/IP), in order for a computer system to communicate to another computer system it needs a unique IP address. Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer system.
  • Page 41 C-Glossary Logical Drive A logical drive is comprised of spaces from one or more physical disks and presented to the operating system as if it were one disk. Logical Unit (LUN) a SCSI protocol entity which may be addressed by the actual input/output (I/O) operations of a Logical Drive.
  • Page 42 C-Glossary up a lane. The lanes are designed for multiplexing, and PCIe devices that utilize multiple lanes in this configuration are designated with an “x” multiple to denote the number of lanes they can address simultaneously. The slots are modular- multiple lane slots (such as 16x) can accommodate devices of smaller lane count (such as 1x, 4x, 8x) but usually not the other way.
  • Page 43 C-Glossary RAID 3 utilizes a striped set of three or more disks with the parity of the strips (or chunks) comprising each stripe written to a disk. Note that parity is not required to be written to the same disk. Furthermore, RAID 3 requires data to be distributed across all disks in the array in bit or byte-sized chunks.
  • Page 44 C-Glossary Read Ahead Cache Motivated by the principle of “spatial locality”, many RAID controllers read blocks of data from secondary storage ahead of time, i.e., before an application actually requests those blocks. The number of data blocks that are read ahead of time is typically governed by some heuristic that observes the pattern of requests.
  • Page 45 C-Glossary Write-back Cache a caching scheme that acknowledges the write request as complete before data is written to the final storage location. This methodology can improve the efficiency of write operations under favorable circumstances, but is at risk of data incoherencies in a system that is not protected from power fluctuations or failures.

  • Page 46: Appendix D. Product Specifications

    D-Product Specifications Appendix D: Product Specifications Disk Bus Interface 5 hot swappable, SATA2-NCQ enabled 3.5” disk drive mechanisms 5 discrete SATA2 drive channels 48-bit LBA support allows disks exceeding 2TB RAID Features RAID level 0, 1 (0+1), 3, 5, Span, JBOD, disk passthrough Multiple RAID selection Hardware AES Data Encryption Automatically and transparently rebuilds hot spare drives...

  • Page 47: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 48 The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, MicroNet Technology assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.

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