Arena RackForce 19" Rackmount Ultra 160 SCSI to IDE Disk Array System User's Guide Version 8.29A Jan.
AI-8290 19" Rackmount Ultra 160 SCSI to IDE Disk Array System User's Guide Version 8.29A Jan.
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Important ! Safety Instructions, Care and Handling 1. Before starting, take a few minutes to read this manual, read all of these instructions and save this manual for later reference. 2. Protect the Disk Array from extremely high or low temperatures. Let the Disk Array warm (or cool ) to room temperature before using it. 3. Protect the Disk Array from being bumped or dropped. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 4.
11. If an extension cord or a power center is used with this product, make sure that the total of all products plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the ampere rating. 12. Do not place the Disk Array where the cord will be walked on. 13. Never push any kind of object into this product through cabinet gaps and openings, they may touch dangerous voltage points cause a risk of fire or electric shock. 14. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Keep the Disk Array dry.
Operating Environment When selecting a suitable working location, please consider : Ventilation Temperature Dust and dirt Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference. Security The selected location should provide at least six inches of open space around the Disk Array cabinet for proper air flow. Your Disk Array functions best at normal room temperature. Choose a location free from extreme heat or cold. Warning! The Disk Array's LCD Panel may be damaged by exposure to intense sunlight.
About This Manual This manual serves as a useful guide you can refer to when you wish to install and operate your Disk Array. It includes the following information : Chapter 1 : " Introduction " Introduces you to your new Disk Array's features and general RAID concepts. Chapter 2 : " Getting Started " Describes general information about this Disk Array. Chapter 3 : " Configuration " Provides a Quick and Easy way to setup this Disk Array.
Contents Chapter 1 : Introduction Features General RAID concepts RAID Level 0 RAID Level 1 RAID Level 3 RAID Level 5 Summary Comparison of RAID Levels Supported RAID Levels Multi-SCSI Format support 1-2 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-10 1-12 1-13 1-14 Chapter 2 : Getting Started General Overview Unpacking & Checklist Choosing a place for Disk Array Identifying Parts of Disk Array Front View Rear View Power Source Installing the Hard Disk Drive Host Linkage Power-On & Self-Test LED Display & Function Keys LED Display F
Configuration Procedures Starting the Configuration Configuration from VT100 Terminal Mode Configuration Procedures Main Screen Re-config RAID Set RAID Level Hot Spare Disk Set SCSI ID# Termination Password Save & Restart 3-3 3-4 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16 Chapter 4 : Advanced Information Memory Expansion RAID Controller Block Diagram Updating Firmware Setting Up VT100 Terminal Emulation in Windows Start to Update Firmware Capacity Expansion R 4-2 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-14 4-20 Chapter 5 : H
