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- Page 1 RAID mini-SAS 6G-2e mini-SAS 6G-1e1i User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction Page 3 a. Overview Page 3 b. MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G Features Page 3 c. What is mini-SAS? Page 3 d. What is RAID? Page 3 Part 2: System Requirements & Installation Pages 4-6 a. -
Page 3: Part 1: Introduction
NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G Part 1: Introduction MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G Controller Card Utilizing the latest SAS/SATA 6Gb/s technology, the MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G card is the ideal choice for high- speed, efficient, low-cost, RAID capable connectivity for the Mac and PC. -
Page 4: Part 2: System Requirements & Installation Pages
NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G Part 2: System Requirements & Installation Mac® OS X®: 10.6.8 and later Mac Hardware: • Intel® Mac with an available PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot (PCIe 2.0 x8 slot recommended) • Macs with a Thunderbolt port and a PCIe expansion chassis may also be compatible with this card when running 10.6.8 or later (10.9 or later for Thunderbolt 2 devices). -
Page 5: Driver & Software Installation
For the latest drivers and software visit: www.newertech.com/support/ MAC OS X Once you have installed the NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G card and booted your Mac, follow these instructions to install the drivers and the RAID Mangement application: 1. Download the latest installer file from www.newertech.com/support/... - Page 6 NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G WINDOWS XP / 2003 Once you have installed the NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G card and booted your PC, follow these instructions to install the drivers and the RAID Management application. Note: Windows XP is only supported on a PC and is not supported via Boot Camp on a Mac.
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Page 7: Part 3: Management
• Task scheduler • Spare pool management • Settings • Event log Access The NewerTech Web Manager can be accessed from any web browser* on the computer being used by entering the following address into the address bar: https://localhost:7402/ Mac: https://localhost:8402/... -
Page 8: Device Management
Automatic Device Passthrough Depending on the features of the drives you are using, you can The NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G has an automatic adjust settings such as Read Ahead, Write Cache, TCQ, and NCQ. passthrough/legacy feature that will pass any connected drive to the OS without needing to initialize it via the Web Manager. -
Page 9: Array Management
NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G Array Management The Array Management screen acts as the Web Manager’s home screen, but to access it from any other screen click on the “Manage” menu item and select “Array” to enter the Array Management screen. - Page 10 NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G Array Information Window To manage a RAID array after it has been created, you need to access the Array Information window of the array you wish to manage. From within the Array Information window you can unplug, verify, delete, rename, rebuild, and expand/migrate an array.
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Page 11: Spare Pool Management
“Available Disks” section and click on the “Add Spare” button. Events The NewerTech Web Manager software will automatically log all events that occur on the MAXPower® controller card. Indicates general information and occurrences. Warning of minor occurrences and issues. These include... -
Page 12: Settings
NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G Settings General configuration settings for the NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G controller card can be set in the Settings page by clicking on the “Setting” menu item. Auto Rebuild Enabling Auto Rebuild allows the controller to use any matching unformatted drive for rebuilding a failed array regardless of whether or not it is in the Spare Pool. -
Page 13: Shi (Storage Health Inspector)
NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G SHI (Storage Health Inspector) The NewerTech Web Manager has a built-in health monitoring system to allow for monitoring of drive characteristics and S.M.A.R.T status attributes. To access, click on the “SHI” menu item. Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) is a monitoring system built into drives to monitor different health attributes to assist in warning of potential problems before catastrophic failure can occur. -
Page 14: Part 4: Troubleshooting & Faq
What happens if I connect a drive that is already formatted? The NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G has an automatic passthrough/legacy feature that will pass any connected drive to the OS without needing to initialize it via the Web Manager. The exception to this auto- passthrough feature is when a drive or drives have been initialized via the Web Manager, for use in a RAID array or as a hot spare. -
Page 15: Part 5: Contact Information
NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G Part 5: Contact Information Telephone North America: (800) 275-4576 International: +1 (815) 308-7001 8AM - 8PM CT Monday - Friday 9AM - 4PM CT Saturday Live Chat Available during normal business hours: www.newertech.com/support/ Email Submit your email at: www.newertech.com/contact/... -
Page 16: Part 6: Warranty Information
NewerTech or OWC; (d) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of NewerTech, OWC or an Authorized Service Provider of NewerTech or OWC; (e) to a product or part that has been modified to significantly alter functionality or capability without the written permission of NewerTech and OWC;... - Page 17 Obtaining Warranty Service Through is exclusive distributor; NewerTech is pleased to offer warranty service fulfilled by OWC. Please access, review the all included product information, and contact our technical service department before requesting warranty service. If the product is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources, please contact the OWC representatives or, if applicable, an OWC Authorized Service Provider located using the information provided in the documentation.
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Page 18: Part 7: Software License Agreement (Sla)
Legal Authority To use the Product you must be: a) of legal age to form a binding contract with NewerTech, and b) cannot be a person barred from receiving the Product under the laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdiction, including the country in which you reside or from where you use the Service. - Page 19 NewerTech’s® Proprietary Rights You acknowledge and agree that NewerTech and/or its licensors own all legal right, title and interest in and to the Product, and any software (including any Content provided therein) provided by NewerTech to you as a part of and/or in connection with the Product (the “Software”), including any and all intellectual property rights that exist therein, whether registered or not, and wherever in the...
- Page 20 Governing Law Any litigation or other dispute resolution between you and NewerTech arising out of or relating to this SLA or your use of the Product will take place in the McHenry County. Illinois, and you and NewerTech hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of and exclusive venue in the state and federal courts within that District with respect to any such litigation or dispute resolution.
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Page 21: Part 8: Fcc Certification Information
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