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Accusys ACS-8990 User Manual

Accusys ACS-8990 User Manual (103 pages)

Brand: Accusys | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 6.63 MB

Table of Contents

Preface

3
- Notice
  3
- Trademarks
  3
- Regulatory Information
  4
- About this Manual
  5
  - Intended User
    5
  - Organization of the Manual
    5
- Using this Manual
  6
- Guide to Conventions
  7
- Related Documents for Reference
  7
- Table of Contents
  8
Chapter 1 - Introduction

13
- Overview
  13
- Key Features
  14
  - Serial ATA Compatible
    15
  - Three Operating Modes
    15
  - Self-Diagnostic Mode
    15
  - Configuration Mode
    15
  - Operation Mode
    16
  - Three Configuration Utilities
    16
  - Control Panel
    16
  - Monitor Utility
    16
  - Accuset
    16
  - Array Management
    16
  - Hard Drive Hot Swapping
    16
  - Automatic Global Hot Spare
    17
  - Automatic Drive Rebuild
    17
  - Instant Remote Notification
    17
  - UPS Support
    17
- Before You Begin
  17
  - What's in the Box
    17
  - ACS-8990 SCSI-SATA Package
    17
  - ACS-8990 FC-To-SATA Package
    18
  - What else You Need
    18
- Familiarizing Yourself with the Raid Controller
  19
  - Overview
    19
  - Control Panel
    20
  - Rear View
    20
- Supplied Accessories
  21
  - 3-In-1 Combo Cable
    21
  - RS232 Connection for VT-100/ANSI Terminal-Emulation
    21
  - Default Serial Port Settings
    21
  - Modem Connection
    21
  - UPS Connection
    22
Chapter 2 - Installation

23
- Installation Flowchart
  23
- Pre-Installation Notices
  24
- Hardware Configurations
  25
  - SCSI to Serial ATA
    25
  - Fibre to Serial ATA
    25
  - Provided
    25
- Changing Hardware Configurations
  26
- Installing / Upgrading Sodimm
  29
  - SODIMM Specifications
    29
  - Architecture of Supported SODIMM
    30
  - Installing SODIMM
    30
  - Removing SODIMM
    30
- Host Connection
  31
  - SCSI Configuration
    31
  - Fibre Configuration
    31
- Cabling
  32
- Turning on for the First Time
  33
- Turning off
  33
- Restarting
  33
Chapter 3 - Quick Setup

34
- Quick Setup with the Control Panel
  35
- Quick Setup with the Monitor Utility
  36
Chapter 4 - Accessing the Monitor Utility

37
- Establishing a Terminal Connection
  37
- Using the Monitor Utility
  39
  - Monitor Utility Control Keys
    41
  - Menu Area Controls
    41
  - Output Area Controls
    41
Chapter 5 - Configuration

42
- Configuration Overview
  42
  - System Configuration
    42
  - RAID Configuration - Simple
    43
  - RAID Configuration - Standard
    43
  - RAID Configuration - Advanced
    44
  - How to Configure ACS-8990
    45
- Finding Your Way Around the Menus
  46
- Accessing the Main Menu
  47
  - Accessing the Main Menu Using Monitor Utility
    47
  - Accessing the Main Menu Using the Control Panel
    49
- Setting Array Parameters
  50
  - RAID Params Menu
    51
- Setting Scsi Parameters
  55
  - SCSI Params Menu
    55
- Setting Fibre Channel Parameters
  58
  - FC Params Menu
    59
- Setting Port Parameters
  60
  - RS232 Params Menu
    60
  - Modem Port Menu
    61
  - Terminal Port Menu
    61
- Password Security
  62
  - Password Info Menu
    62
- Entering and Editing Alert Settings
  62
- Pager Alert Settings
  63
  - Pager Info Menu
    63
- Fax Alert Settings
  64
  - Fax Info Menu
    64
  - Company Info Menu
    65
- Modem Settings
  65
  - Modem Init St Menu
    65
- Saving Configurations
  66
  - NVRAM Menu
    66
- Advanced Settings
  67
  - RAID Functions Menu
    67
Appendix A - Troubleshooting

75
Appendix B - Introduction to Raid Levels

81
- Raid 0
  81
- Raid 1
  82
- Raid 0+1
  83
- Raid 3
  84
- Raid 30
  85
- Raid 5
  86
- Raid 50
  87
- Jbod
  88
- Nraid
  89
Appendix C - Introduction to Serial Ata

90
- Cabling
  90
- Simplicity of Configuration
  90
- Hot-Swap Capability
  90
- Performance
  91
- Cost Effectiveness
  91
Appendix D - Control Panel Messages

92
Appendix E - Glossary

93
Appendix F - Specifications

95
Appendix G - Statistics

96
- System Information
  96
- RAID Information
  96
- SCSI Information
  98
- Fibre Information
  99
- RS232 Information
  99
- Company Information
  99
- Fax Information
  100
- Pager Information
  100
- IO Statistics
  100
- Battery Backup Module Information
  100
Appendix H - Updating the Firmware

101
Appendix I - Contact Us

103
- Accusys, Inc
  103
- Accusys U.s.a., Inc
  103
- Accusys Korea, Inc
  103
- Accusys China, Inc
  103

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