Maxtronic Co RACKFORCE Disk Array User Manual 8290 Ch4

Maxtronic International Co Ltd Disk Array 8290 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 FirmwareCapacity Expansion (On-Line Expand)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 160 Host Channel
Hostchannel NVRAM LCDTerminalPortPCI BUSi80303 Local BUSPCIBridgeMainmemoryi80303RISCMicro-processorFlashEPROM Disk Array Controller Block DiagramAdvanced Information4-5 DualChannelIDEController DualChannelIDEController DualChannelIDEController DualChannelIDEControllerDisk# 1Disk# 2Disk# 3Disk# 4Disk# 5Disk# 6Disk# 7Disk# 8Ultra 160WideSCSIcontrollerRS232
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 95Step 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.
Advanced Information4-20 Capacity ExpansionThe 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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