Maxtronic Co AIBY Disk Array User Manual Aiby1400 Ch4

Maxtronic International Co Ltd Disk Array Aiby1400 Ch4

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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 ExpansionRAID ControllerUpdating Firmware 4-1
Memory ExpansionYour 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 ).4-2Advanced Information 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"(29.2mm)
Installing Memory Modules : 1. Unscrew & Remove coverFigure : Remove Cover4-3Advanced InformationUnscrews
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.4-4Advanced InformationFigure : ControllerFront PanelUltra 2 SCSI Host Channel
Hostchannel NVRAM LCDTerminalPortPCI BUSi80303 Local BUSPCIBridgeMainmemoryi80303RISCMicro-processor FlashEPROM Disk Array Controller Block DiagramAdvanced Information4-5 DualChannelIDEControllerDisk# 1Disk# 2 DualChannelIDEControllerDisk# 3Disk# 4Ultra 2WideSCSIcontrollerRS232
4-6Advanced Information Updating Firmware1. Setup your VT100 TerminalPlease configure the VT100 terminal setting to the values shownbelow :VT100 terminal ( or compatible ) set upConnection Serial Port ( COM1 or COM2 )Protocol RS232 ( Asynchronous )Cabling Null-Modem cableBaud Rate 115,200Data Bits 8Stop Bit 1Parity None
Advanced Information4-7Example : Setup VT100 Terminal in Windows Step 1.Setup VT100 TerminalR
Advanced Information4-8Step 2.
Advanced Information4-9Step 3. Enter a name for your Terminal.
Advanced Information4-10Step 4. Select a connecting port in your Terminal.
Advanced Information4-11Step 5. Port parameter settings
Advanced Information4-12Step 6.
Advanced Information4-13Step 7. Select emulate VT100 modeAfter you have finished the VT100 Terminal setup, you may restartyour Disk Array and press " Ctrl + D " keys ( in your Terminal )to linkthe Disk Array and Terminal together.Press Ctrl + D to display the disk array Monitor Utilityscreen on your VT100 Terminal.
Advanced Information4-14Start to Update Firmware1. Move the cursor to " Update ROM " and press "Enter".Warning !Unpredictable results will occur if firmware update is attemptedduring Host computer and Disk Array activity. All activity to thecontroller should be stopped before updating firmware.
4-15Advanced Information2. Press " Y " to download the new firmware and press " Y " again to confirm the Update.
4-16Advanced Information3. Select transfer " Send Text File " and press Enter.
4-17Advanced Information4. Locate the new Firmware file on your PC.
4-18Advanced Information5. Press " Go " to confirm to download the new firmware.
4-19Advanced Information6. 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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