Maxtronic Co INDY2600 Disk Array User Manual Indy2600 Ch3

Maxtronic International Co Ltd Disk Array Indy2600 Ch3

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3-1 Chapter 3 : " Configuration "After completing the hardware installation, the disk array must be configured and the logical unit must be initialized before it is ready to use. This can be accomplished through the following user interfaces : Front Panel function keys ( LCD Display ) or VT100 terminal connected through the serial port ( Monitor Port ) The LCD display panel and a VT100 terminal can not be used at the same time.This chapter guides you through setting up your Disk Array for the first time. This chapter contains information on setup. The setup program is a menu-driven utility which enables you to make changes to the configuration and tailor your Disk Array to your individual needs.The setup program is a ROM-based configuration utility which displays the Disk Array's status and allows you to set up the parameters. The parameters are stored in a nonvolatile battery backup CMOS RAM which saves the information even when the power is off.By using an easy-to-use user interface, you can configure such items as :RAID LevelHot Spare DiskSCSI IDTerminationPassword ( For protection from unauthorized use ) Firmware update (VT100 Terminal mode only) --- for update procedures please refer to Chapter 4 : Advanced information. The setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. By using a menu-driven program, you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the various predetermined choices.
Configuration from the front PanelThe LCD Display front panel function keys are the primary user interface for the Disk Array. Except for the "Firmware update" ,all configuration can be performed through this interface.Function Key DefinitionsThe four function keys at the top of the front panel perform the following functions : ( ) Up Arrow / Right Arrow Use to scroll the cursor Upward / Rightward ( ) Down Arrow / Left Arrow Use to scroll the cursor Downward / Leftward ( Enter ) Use to confirm a selected item ( ESC ) Use to exit a selectionConfiguration3-2
Configuration procedures (via Front Panel)Main screen Re-Config RAID NoYes RAID Level ( 0, 1, 3, 5, 0+1, None ) Hot Spare Disk ( Yes / No ) Set SCSI ID ( 0 ~ 14 ) Termination (Enable / Disable) Set Password ( 4 Digital ) Save Configuration No & Restart Yes3-3Configuration
Starting the configuration1. Power-on the Disk Array. At the end of the power-on self test program, the LCD displays the current system status. 2. Press the front panel " Enter " key to access the built-in configuration program. 3. When the screen displays the password prompt and asks you to " Enter Password " Enter Password 0 press " Enter " 4 times to input the default password ( default password is " 0000 " )4. Re-Configuration RAID Select " No " to just set up " SCSI ID# ", "Terminator", and "Password" Select " Yes " to set up " RAID Level " , " Hot spare disk " , " SCSI ID# " , " Terminator " , and " Password "3-4Configuration
5. Set RAID Level Move cursor ( ) to the desired RAID Level ( 0, 1, 3, 5, 0+1, None ), press " Enter " to confirm. All data on the disk drives will be lost by changing the RAID Level. * RAID Level " None " = No Configuration 6. Set Hot Spare Disk Select " Yes " to set one Disk Drive as a Hot-spare Disk. (Valid for RAID Level 5 and 3 , the total number of Disk Drives installed must be more than 3 Disk Drives )7. Set SCSI ID Each device on a specific SCSI bus must be configured with a target address ( which is a "SCSI ID" ) which is different from any other devices on the SCSI Bus. The default SCSI ID for this system is ID 0. If you need to assign a different ID # for your Disk Array. The available SCSI ID# for this system is ID# 0 ~ 14 . You must assign a different SCSI ID to each SCSI device on the SCSI Bus. The SCSI ID# must be Unique for each device.Warning3-5Configuration
3-6Configuration8. Termination Terminating a SCSI chain is achieved by adding a terminator to each end of the SCSI bus. The Disk Array supports active termination at the controller's SCSI end. Termination "enabled" must be set when the Disk Array is at one end of the SCSI Bus.9. Set Password Press " Enter " to activate the Password setting. When the cursor stop on the desired "number" or "character", Using " " and " " function keys to choose the desired characters and then press " Enter " to confirm it. Press " ESC " function key for password "No Change"10. Save Configuration & Restart Select the Save Configuration function and Press the " Enter " key to save and activate your selections. Warning ! All data will be lost if you change RAID Levels . Saving configuration changes causes the disk array controller's working parameters to change. This can produce unpredictable results if it occurs during Host and Array activity. All activity to the controller should be stopped before saving configuration changes.WARNINGSTOPSTOP
3-7Configuration Configuration from VT100 Terminal ModeBy connecting a VT100 compatible terminal or a PC operating in a terminal emulation mode, a configuration can be performed through this interface.To ensure proper communications between the "Disk Array" and the "Terminal", Please configure the VT100 terminal settings to the values shown below : VT100 Terminal ( or compatible ) Set up Connection Serial Port ( COM 1 or COM 2 ) Protocol RS232 ( Asynchronous ) Cabling Null-Modem cable Baud Rate 115,200 Data Bits 8 Stop Bit 1 Parity NoneKeyboard Function Key Definitions" Enter " key, Use to confirm a selected item" ESC " key, Use to exit a selection" A " key, Use to scroll the cursor Upward / Rightward" Z " key, Use to scroll the cursor Downward / Leftward" Tab " key, Use to switch mode ( Menu / Output Area )
3-8ConfigurationConfiguration procedures ( VT100 Terminal ) Main screen Re-Config RAID No Yes RAID Level ( 0, 1, 3, 5, 0+1, None ) Hot Spare Disk ( Yes / No ) Set SCSI ID ( 0 ~ 14 ) Termination (Enable / Disable) Set Password ( 4 Digital ) Save Configuration No & Restart Yes Yes On-Line Expand No (Enable) Update Firmware No Yes Update
3-9ConfigurationMain Screen
3-10ConfigurationRe-Config RAIDSelect " No" for setting : " SCSI ID ", " Terminator ", " Password "Select " Yes " for setting all the configurations
3-11ConfigurationSet RAID LevelMove the cursor to the desired RAID Level ( 0, 1, 3, 5, 0+1, None ),and Press " Enter " to confirm it. All Data will be lost by changing the RAID level.Warning
3-12ConfigurationHot Spare DiskSelect " Yes " to set One Disk Drive as a Hot Spare Disk.This Function is valid in RAID level 5 and RAID level 3, the total DiskDrives installed must be more than 3 Disk Drives.( Disk Drives number > 3 )
3-13Configuration Set SCSI ID#Each device on a SCSI bus must be configured for a Targetaddress (which is a "SCSI ID"), which is different from any other device on the SCSI Bus. The default ID for this Disk Array is ID#0If you need assign a different ID# for your Disk Array, The available SCSI ID# for this system is ID# 0 ~14You must assign a different SCSI ID to each SCSI device on theSCSI Bus. The SCSI ID# must be unique for each device.
3-14Configuration TerminationTerminating a SCSI chain is achieved by adding a terminator to each end of the SCSI Bus. The Disk Array supports active termination in the controller's SCSI end.Termination "enabled" must be set when the Disk Array is atone end of the SCSI Bus.
3-15Configuration Set PasswordPress " Enter " to activate the password setting when youkey-in the desired " Number " or " Character ".Press " ESC " for no change to the password.
3-16ConfigurationSave & Restart Saving configuration changes causes the disk arraycontroller's working parameters to change. This canproduce unpredictable results if it occurs during Hostand Array activity. All activity to the controller should be stopped before saving configuration changes.WARNINGSTOPSTOPSelect the Save & Restart function and press " Enter " to save andactivate your selections.Warning! All data will be lost if you change the RAID level

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