Exasan Gui Raidguard X Overview; Raidguard X Key Features; Installation Prerequisites - Accusys ExaSAN A08S3-PS User Manual

3.3 ExaSAN GUI RAIDGuard X Overview

RAIDGuard X is a powerful tool which supports remote monitoring of multiple controllers that
are connected to the same network.
The software comes with 2 components: Server and Client.
Server – Enables the server to recognize the RAID controller(s).
Client – The Client software can be installed on any computer that needs to administer the
controller(s).
The Client software works on any computer running JAVA 1.6 or above and is used to
administer the RAID controller(s). It contains all the functionality needed to configure and
administer RAID arrays. Use the software to:
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Add and delete arrays
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Fix problems with disks
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Manage the arrays and disks
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Set audio and e-mail alerts
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Monitor the status of multiple controllers

3.3.1 RAIDGuard X Key Features

RAIDGuard X is designed to be used in conjunction with Accusys ExaSAN systems.
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Supports multiple Accusys RAID system per host
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Java Based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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Multi-platform and operating system support
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Remote monitoring
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Event notification
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Snapshot function
RAIDGuard X Client GUI
The RAIDGuard X GUI enables easy monitoring of the status of a RAID.
Event Notification
Email event notification keeps the administrator informed of the status of the RAID controller.
Remote Monitoring
The RAIDGuard X Client must be installed on a Java-based computer in order to remotely view
the details of the RAID controller.

3.3.2 Installation prerequisites

RAIDGuard X is designed to be used in conjunction with Accusys ExaSAN systems. Users
require the following:
Hardware requirements
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Host server with CD-ROM drive and host bus adapter (installed)
Software requirements
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Supported operating system (O.S.)
Windows: XP, Win7, Win8, 2000, 2003, 2008
MAC: 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 or later
Linux: Kernel version 2.4 or later
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