Maxtronic Co DESKFORCE Disk Array User Manual 8190 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 Expansion
RAID Controller
Updating Firmware
Capacity Expansion (On-Line Expand)
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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"
(29.2mm)
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Installing Memory Modules :
1. Unscrew & Remove cover
Unscrews
Figure : Remove Cover
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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.
Front Panel
Ultra 160 Host Channel
Figure : Controller
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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
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Updating Firmware
1. Setup your VT100 Terminal
Please configure the VT100 terminal setting to the values shown
below :
VT100 terminal ( or compatible ) set up
Connection
Serial Port ( COM1 or COM2 )
Protocol
RS232 ( Asynchronous )
Cabling
Null-Modem cable
Baud Rate
115,200
Data Bits
Stop Bit
Parity
None
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Setup VT100 Terminal
Example : Setup VT100 Terminal in Windows 95
Step 1.
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Step 2.
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Step 3. Enter a name for your Terminal.
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Step 4. Select a connecting port in your Terminal.
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Step 5. Port parameter settings
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Step 6.
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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
to display the disk array Monitor Utility
screen on your VT100 Terminal.
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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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3. Select transfer " Send Text File " and press Enter.
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4. Locate the new Firmware file on your PC.
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5. Press " Go " to confirm to download the new firmware.
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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. )
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