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Chapter 4 : " Advanced Information "

This chapter describes more information about your Disk Array. The

following items are describes in detail.

Memory Expansion

RAID Controller

Updating Firmware

Capacity Expansion (On-Line Expand)

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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Chapter 4 : " Advanced Information " This chapter describes more information about your Disk Array. The following items are describes in detail.
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Advanced Information Memory Expansion Your Disk Array comes with 64MB of memory that is expandable to a maximum of 512MB. These expansion memory module can be purchased from your dealer. Memory Type : 3.3V PC100/133 SDRAM 144pin DIMM. Memory Size : Supports 144pin DIMMs of 64MB, 128MB, 256MB or 512MB. Height : 1.15 Inches ( 29.2 mm ). 64MB 8(8Mx8), 8(4Mx16) or 4(8Mx16) 128MB 16(8Mx8), 8(16Mx8), 8(8Mx16) or 4(16Mx16) 256MB 16(16Mx8), 8(32Mx8) or 8(16Mx16) 512MB 16(32Mx8) 1.15" (29.
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Advanced Information Installing Memory Modules : 1.
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Advanced Information 2. Install the memory a. The DIMM memory modules will only fit in one orientation. b. Press the memory module firmly into socket from a 45 degree angle, make sure that all the contacts are aligned with the socket. c. Push the memory module forward to a horizontal position.
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Advanced Information Disk Array Controller Block Diagram i80303 RISC Microprocessor Main memory Flash EPROM i80303 Local BUS NVRAM LCD PCI Bridge RS232 Terminal Port PCI BUS Ultra 160 Wide SCSI controller Host channel Dual Channel IDE Dual Channel IDE Dual Channel IDE Dual Channel IDE Controller Controller Controller Controller Disk Disk #1 #2 Disk Disk #3 #4 Disk Disk #5 #6 Disk Disk #7 #8 4-5
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Advanced Information Updating Firmware 1.
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Advanced Information Setup VT100 Terminal R Example : Setup VT100 Terminal in Windows 95 Step 1.
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Advanced Information Step 2.
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Advanced Information Step 3. Enter a name for your Terminal.
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Advanced Information Step 4. Select a connecting port in your Terminal.
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Advanced Information Step 5.
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Advanced Information Step 6.
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Advanced Information Step 7. Select emulate VT100 mode After you have finished the VT100 Terminal setup, you may restart your Disk Array and press " Ctrl + D " keys ( in your Terminal )to link the Disk Array and Terminal together. Press Ctrl + D to display the disk array Monitor Utility screen on your VT100 Terminal.
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Advanced Information Start to Update Firmware 1. Move the cursor to " Update ROM " and press "Enter". Warning ! Unpredictable results will occur if firmware update is attempted during Host computer and Disk Array activity. All activity to the controller should be stopped before updating firmware.
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Advanced Information 2. Press " Y " to download the new firmware and press " Y " again to confirm the Update.
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Advanced Information 3. Select transfer " Send Text File " and press Enter.
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Advanced Information 4. Locate the new Firmware file on your PC.
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Advanced Information 5. Press " Go " to confirm to download the new firmware.
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Advanced Information 6. Type " Go " to reconfirm and the firmware will begin to be reprogrammed. 7. After verifying, please restart the Disk Array to activate the new firmware.
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Advanced Information Capacity Expansion The RAID capacity can be expanded by add one or more Disk Drive into the existing RAID group and properly setup procedures. 1. Add new HDD into the RAID system. 2. Configuration through the RS-232 Terminal mode, move the cursor to " On-Line Expand " and " Enable " and press " Enter " to confirm it. ( If you have not add any new HDD into the RAID group the " Enable " item will not show up.