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1. Create RAID INFORMATION Select a RAID type GOW 300W OiDNYAOY opiy cone 4 If you want security for the RAID enable Support Password and enter a password 5 Click Apply to save the RAID configuration A dialog box will be displayed Select Yes to proceed Advanced RAID Configuration Specifying a RAID configuration will result in the volumes on the specified disks being deleted and the data will be lost Do you want to continue it 6 A progress box will be displayed Doing RAID Configuration need some time Please wait 11 gt 7 An information message will be displayed Click OK Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual 27 Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT INFORMATION Controller 1 1 HZY RAIDO QL4BZ8T19Y9D4QLNO3CR is created 8 The RAID is created successfully The RAID will be available to the Host Server immediately and a new disk device will be detected Basic RAID Configuration s anos r INFORMATION Controller 1 f 2 onfigqune RAID 3 Winog RUDO vi WIEWLR a poda LARGE G pampa E E RAs RAD i 7 DELETE ALL AAM iow OFINTAOY 9 Check the new disk drive in your Host Server Example Connection via USB Computer Management Local e GERRY NB a System Tools ca i Batteries b Task Scheduler HAE Computer gt Event Viewer Era Disk drives gt ga S2. I1D0OW OSIHYAOY Save To File clear Event Log Buttons Save To File This option allows the event logs to be saved as a log text file log Enter the filename you want for the log file and click Save Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Rei Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Save the event logs to a file Save in release O e Ea 3 A E IMRaidEvent My Recent Documents Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network File name PZ Places Save as type Log file log txt y Cancel Clear Selecting this option will clear the event log When the dialog box shown below is displayed select Yes to delete all event logs 4 1 3 Basic Raid Configuration This menu provides function for creating basic RAID configuration This function will use all available disk drives in the RAID subsystem O G r Rasic RATE Corl igural icon paran INFORMATION Controller 1 j _ Configure Raji 00w 31578 LVLNI LOG VWILWLE BAJE RAID COMFROURE SS a a i i P RAID 1 O DELETE All RAID T Support Pastord 1 fipply Cancel Basic Raid Configuration Options Configure RAID Select the RAID Level from the list of options The RAID Levels that can be selected for the number of available disk drives are enabled When there is an existing RAID the DELETE ALL RAID s option is enabled Support Password This option provides RAID security When this
3. When a RAID Set is already created the first hard disk that was inserted and assigned Port O whether or not it is part of the RAID Set can then be removed and the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software can still manage the RAID controller Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual FE Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT 3 1 Installing the Sans Digital RAI D Monitoring Software in Microsoft Windows 1 To install Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software for Windows OS copy the installation files to a local directory and open the setup exe program 2 A 35 le C Documents and Settings Administrator Desktop windows AP 0 09 29 2 23 904KB Application 1 22 2009 12 13 PM 1KB Configuration Settings 1 21 2009 9 52 PM 3 44KB Application Extension 10 14 2008 4 29 PM 3 setupCHT dl 44KB Application Extension 9 4 2008 12 17 4M 8 SetupENU dll 44KB Application Extension 9 4 2008 12 15 AM S setup3PN dll 44KB Application Extension 10 14 2008 8 36 PM essesooseceecceceseseessesse setup exe setup ini 3 SetupcHs dll PPPPPP 3 Click Install to begin the installation The setup wizard will start installing Hardware RAID Manager Installation Wizard The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation Click Cancel to exit the wizard 4 Click Finish to exit the wizard The application will be launched immediately Hardware RAID Manager Installation Wizard _ The Inst
4. Unpack and verify that the contents of the shipping carton are complete and in good condition Exterior damage to the shipping carton may indicate that the contents of the carton are damaged If any damage is found do not remove the components contact the dealer where you purchased the subsystem for further instructions Package Contents e RAID subsystem unit e One power adapter with power cord e One USB cable e Two IEEE 1394b cables e Four 4 Rubber Feet e Two screw handle e Installation Reference Guide CD e Spare screws etc Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual ES Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Chapter 1 Introduction The RAID Subsystem Unsurpassed Value Most cost effective SATA II RAID subsystem Compact Desktop size with stylish design Application Flexibility Extends useful life by adapting to future IT SOHO requirements Easy Installation Maintenance Provide a fast and easy way to install and manage the storage Low Power Consumption Cable less backplane with integrated RAID processor No more unnecessary components inside Features USB 2 0 IEEE 1394b host interface Supports RAID over 2TB Supports hot spare and automatic hot rebuild Local event notification Easy management via In Band data bus Transparent data protection for all popular operating systems RAID Management Real time drive activity and status indicators Graphical User Interface GUI mana
5. event notifications when events happen This function provides option to customize RAID configuration and select disk drive members Shows information about current firmware and provides function to upgrade the firmware version Provides settings such as RAID Stand by Timer and RAID Rebuild Priority 3 4 1 Other Buttons of the Sans Digital Management GUI Minimize Window button Used to minimize the Sans Digital GUI into taskbar RAID amp DISK 300W JISVE EVENT LOG VIEWER BASIC RAID CONFIGURE idy JGOW G3IONVA i Controller Information 1 H W RAIDS 5588 91 GB Disk1 1862 97 GB Disk2 1862 97 GB Disk3 1862 97 GB Disk4 1862 97 GB EAN LS s00W DAWG LVLMT LOG VIEWER BASIC EAD CONFIGURE IDOW JIJIN YAQYT ET Wa Hadhi HESA D Controller information 1 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual a7 Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Note that the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software is still running in the background To exit the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software right click the Sans Digital icon in the task bar then select Quit from the pop up menu El About Hardware RAID Manager Op en wi j About button Used to display the current Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software version RAI E MEK KAn 1 i Controller Information 1 h pi le RAIDS L INFORMATION e mena 1 co mihia MW RAIDS 5100 91 SB J N 21578 EYLNMI LOG
6. reading data the RAID controller will read data from a specified hard disk Failure in a hard disk will cause the RAID controller to enter into degraded mode The host controller can still read write data to the RAID without knowing any hard disk defect Users have to replace the hard disk then the RAID controller will enter in on line rebuild mode automatically Besides if there is only partial defect in a hard disk the RAID controller will read data from the other healthy hard drive Disk 0 Disk 1 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual aa Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT RAID 10 Stripe Mirror RAID 10 for High RAIDO Performance and High Security RAID subsystem could be configured to Support Stripe and Mirror at the same time i e RAID 10 Take four hard drives in RAID 10 as RAID 1 RAID 1 an example Hard drive O and hard drive 1 could act as Mirror 1 Hard drive 2 and hard drive 3 act as Mirror 1 too The RAID controller then configures these two Mirrors as Stripe At least two drives either one in each Mirror can be allowed to fail without any impact to RAID data access If two drives from the same Mirror are failed the RAID data is not Gagae BELEL Bee dadag accessible and becomes invalid CLONE Clone s action is similar to RAID 1 However all of the hard disks will be the mirrors For example in a four hard drives Clone environment data in each hard drive will be the same This mode i
7. ID system acts just the same as single regular hard disk although a RAID system generally consists of more than one hard disk drives Therefore no extra BIOS driver or software is needed 1 3 1 Definition of RAID Levels Striping RAID 0 for High Performance RAID 0 Striping or RAID O is the segmentation of logically sequential data such as a single file so that segment can be assigned to multiple hard disks in a round robin fashion and thus written concurrently Advantage of RAID 0 is to achieve high performance by accumulating each individual hard disk performance However if any one hard disk gets defective information stored in this RAID 0 will become invalid The RAID subsystem will just make use of the same disk space for each hard disk under RAID O condition For example if a RAID O consists of 5 different size hard disks the total usable space of this RAID O will be capacity of smallest size hard disk the number of hard disks in this RAID 0 Disk 0 Disk 1 Mirror RAID 1 for High Security Mirror or RAID 1 is the replication of data onto separate hard RAID 1 disk in real time to ensure continuous availability In a RAID 1 system with two hard disks the data in one hard disk will be exactly the same as the data in the other hard disk The RAID subsystem will also make use of same size disk space in each hard disk in RAID 1 That is the RAID controller will write data to the same disk space in each hard disk When
8. IGITAL TOWERSTOR 1525CT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 0 Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Contents FM Serta E tess etree anes einai care E E 2 Belore You Begi ecca ias 3 Chapter 1 INTOJdUCUON assesnrsnaa res 4 11 Technical peca lO Mis rolds 4 1 2 Identifying Parts of the RAID SubsSySteIM ooccccncncoccccncocnccocncncncnononnnnonaconononnnnnnnnnnnnnonaronnnnonanos so al LONE Witt ee eee 5 EZ A DIS DIE Game eanda 5 kete E peleo AAA e 6 T22 AI VS PEE EE EEE 6 To RAID CONCOPIS asumida 7 1 3 1 Definition of RAID Levels oocccooocccconoccncconnnocococononononononannononononannnnnnnonarnnnonnnenanananons 7 1 3 2 RAID Levels SUMINA rent batea 9 Chapter 2 Getting Started aici cece cti wees anceedoadatecaeaeccucesatensseagesoceancunace 10 21 JActaling Hard DIVE Siete sats PR eo ae 10 211 Installing the Rubber Feel scans tac 11 2 2 Preparing the Subsystem and Powering ON cccccccssecceeseeceececceeeecsseeceuseseeseeseueessseeensaees 11 Chapter 3 Configuration Utility coooccoccccccncoccnnccccncononcncnnnnonanononancnnaness 13 3 1 Installing the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software in Microsoft Windows o 14 3 2 Starting the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software in LiNUX cooocccocncccnccocnccononacononncnncnnon 15 3 3 Starting the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software in Mac OS oooccoccccccccccccccnccncncncnonoconaconnnnnnnos 15 3 4 Sans Digital Man
9. On LED White LED means RAID subsystem is powered on 1 2 2 Rear View USB 2 0 1374B Port Port Power Power Socket Switch USB 2 0 Port The subsystem has one USB port for connecting to Host Server IEEE 1394b Port The subsystem has one IEEE 1394b port for connecting to Host Server Fan The fan provides proper ventilation for the RAID subsystem Power On Off Switch Use the Power On Off Switch to turn on or off the RAID subsystem Power Input Socket Use the Power Input Socket for connecting the power adapter NOTE USB and IEEE 1394 ports use same channel Only one host connection will work at a time You cannot use both USB and IEEE 1394 ports at the same time 6 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT 1 3 RAID Concepts The basic idea of RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks is to combine multiple inexpensive disk drives into an array of disk drives to obtain performance capacity and reliability that exceeds that of a single large drive The array of drives appears to the host computer as a single logical drive The RAID subsystem provides data striping mirroring XOR calculation and data verification It supports RAID levels O 1 3 5 10 LARGE and CLONE All RAID levels Capacity can exceed 2 Terabytes The RAID subsystem behaves as a full 48 bit addressing RAID drive and is 100 ATA compliance From PC host controller each logical device RAID volume controlled by the RA
10. TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Chapter 3 Configuration Utility The subsystem has a setup configuration utility containing important information about the configuration as well as settings for various optional functions in the Subsystem This chapter explains how to use and make changes to the setup utility Configuration Method The RAID subsystem can be configured using the Application Program provided with the subsystem There are three versions Microsoft Windows version Linux version and Mac OS version IMPORTANT The RAID subsystem must be connected to the Host system in order to configure the RAID subsystem If the RAID subsystem is not connected to the Host system the Application Program will show No disks or RAID NOTE At least one disk drive must be inserted in the RAID subsystem If there is no disk drive in the RAID subsystem the Application Program will show No disks or RAID a EAI A DL INE CARA A TCH EVENT LOG Ne WIEWEE BASH AIG COLMA WEE IMPORTANT When hard disks are inserted in the disk slots the first inserted hard disk is assigned Port 0 Port O is the in band channel that will be used by Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software to manage the RAID controller Other hard disks will be assigned Port1 Port 2 etc If the first hard disk assigned as Port O is removed the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software cannot access and manage the RAID controller
11. WILWLH BASIC BAM COANGUEL 18 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Chapter 4 RAID Management This chapter provides details about configurations and options available in the RAID subsystem There are two modes of operation Basic Mode and Advanced Mode 4 1 Basic Mode Under Basic Mode there are three menu options that can be selected RAID and Disk Information Event Log and Basic Raid Configuration 4 1 1 RAID and Disk Information RAID and Disk Information provides information about RAID and disk drives RAID and Disk Information L Controller information 1 EAM amp CSE Hw LAOS SUL G PO HY RAIDS DJ H Hitachi HO s70W 315W4 VERT La VIEWER BASIC EAID CONFIGUEE i ay Treas ae emali PA de 62 0 GB I00W DIINTAOY RAID and Disk Information 1 Disk Information DiskA anes Model Mane Hitachi HOST 22020eLaII0 A Serial Number JELIOUYAGES WoT El ML Hitachi HS i Firmware Version JF aa ZA EVENIT LOG Capacity 1062 97 Gb VIEWER E Y Unrebsased Capacity 0 00 GB 0 4 Adivanceat PO HAW RAIDS 200 3154 pain 5 106287 60 BASIC EAID EOHFIGUEE I00W DsINyvAOY Disk Information Disk drive is Unreleased or not a RAID member Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT c 3 E Cortraler 1 RAID Information Ja i LA 4 RAID Lavel RAID 5 cl Elatu
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13. al Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Unreleased Capacity Shows the amount of unused or unreleased capacity in the disk drive Disk Information 4 anced This will show SMART information of the selected disk drive if SMART function is Supported by the disk drive NOTE The SMART information will be shown only if a RAID is already created SMART Information Hitachi HDS7220204LA330 Attribute Name Value Threshold Worst Raw Read Error Rate Spin up Time Start Stop Count Reallocated sectors Count Seek Error Rate Power On Hours Spin Retry Count 4 1 2 Event Log Viewer The RAID controller event log can be viewed from this menu It will show the Number of Events the Issued Module Date Type and Message Event Log Viewer EAM A IS IMPOR ICA Controller 1 1 Disk 1 Hi 1 MN RAIDS LSI SHC AIDA dE KREG 200 04 10 00 Info A member disk is pluaged HAW RAIDS BSTFCENCAQH Contraller 1 4 Disk 2 Hi 00W JAWS LYLAT LOG HOW RAIDS hSIPCSNCAQK A IPRA Pes FON 1 35 08 18 07 tafe A member dick e plugged HOW RAIDS 6SIFCENCADH Controller 1 1 Dick 3 Hi Y MW RAIDS SIC SNC AQKOAIFER RIGO 2009 1175 00 10 07 info a member disk i plugged HW RAIDS AS1FCoNC Ad BASIC RAID Contraller 1 1 Disk 4 Hit CONFIGURE 4 HOW RAIDS 650FCENCAQKDAIFERRGD 2009 11 25 08 18 07 Info Amember disk is plugged L HW RAIDS SIPC SNC AGA
14. allation Wizard has successfully installed the driver Click Finish to exit the wizard 4 Launch the application right now The Sans Digital Application Program main screen will be displayed 14 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT LAIR A DHE ICAA A TECH 100 Sieve EVENT L G VWRAWEE BASH KAID Apply Cancel 3 2 Starting the Sans Digital RAI D Monitoring Software in Linux To configure the RAID subsystem when connected to Linux system go to the directory where the Application Program is saved and open the Application Program Another way is to open terminal window then at the command prompt type miniEPI CaRaidSetup After running the Application Program the Sans Digital main screen will be displayed Basic RATO Condiqueral ivan O MFORMATION Controller 1 1 Configura RAI AAA EA 14 DL E Ez JUW Jiwa RAIDO FWEMT LOG WILWLE Aam 1 BASIC LANN COAH 135794405244 3 3 Starting the Sans Digital RAI D Monitoring Software in Mac OS To configure the RAID subsystem when connected to Mac OS X Server go to the directory where the Application Program is saved and open the Application Program Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual 15 Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT RaidManagerData 5 selects tS sel Pd Z C RaidManagerData MM Cfg jm 4 HWRaidManager Name HWRaidManager 3 Images gt Kind Appli
15. cation JMRaidEvent log Size 22 8 MB on disk ini Created 12 1 09 12 03 MM setup ini A PN Modified 12 1 09 12 03 Last opened Il II II Je gt TowerRAID CD 7 RAID_monitoring_u 7 Ma 7 RaidManagerData a HWRaidManager This example is from Mac OS X Server version 10 5 4 After running the Application Program the Sans Digital main screen will be displayed Basic KALD Configuration Al is Controller 1 a Do INFORMATION Port RALD i HIW RATOS MADS 555511 GE DA Di DA D9 5 ee lle o EVEMT LOG Ford 7 WIEWLE E RAID E LARGE BASIC ALO E CORMGIEL E cic eee E RANS RAID Apply Caneel 3 4 Sans Digital Management GUI The Sans Digital management GUI contains the following menu options Basic Mode Provides information about RAID and disk drives This also have Advanced information which RAID and Disk Information Shows System Information such as temperature fan speed and voltage levels This can also display SMART information of disk drives after RAID is created Provides function for creating basic RAID Basic Raid Configuration configuration This function will use all available disk drives Advanced Mode 16 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Email Notification and Event Settings Advanced Raid Configuration Firmware Information RAID Settings Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT This function provides option to configure email for sending
16. disk tray align with the holes of the hard drive d Install the mounting screws on the bottom part to secure the drive in the disk tray e Slide the tray into a slot until it reaches a full stop f Press the lever in until you hear the latch click into place 10 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT 2 1 1 Installing the Rubber Feet Four 4 rubber feet can be attached to the base of the unit to provide stable stand The following are the steps in installing the rubber feet 1 Prepare the four 4 rubber feet 2 Remove the rubber feet by pulling it outward 3 Attach the rubber feet on the base of the unit The rubber feet can also be pasted on the unit anywhere the user prefers but must be evenly spaced so that the unit will stand firm and stable 2 2 Preparing the Subsystem and Powering On Here are the steps to prepare the RAID subsystem for use 1 Connect the USB cable or IEEE 1394 cable from RAID subsystem to the USB port or IEEE 1394 port on Host Server NOTE Only one host connection will work at a time You cannot use both USB and IEEE 1394 ports at the same time 2 Connect the power adapter to the power input socket Plug the other end of power cord to the power source Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual ar Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT USB 2 0 1374B Port Port Power Power Socket Switch 3 Turn on the Power On Off Switch 12 Sans Digital
17. following safety guidelines particularly in handling hardware components Upon receiving of the product 4 e Place the product in its proper location It should be handled with care to avoid dropping that may cause damage to the product Always use the correct lifting procedures Y e Upon installing of the product Ambient temperature is very important for the installation site It must not exceed 30 C Due to seasonal climate changes regulate the installation site temperature making it not to exceed the allowed ambient temperature Before plugging in any power cords cables and connectors make sure that the power switches are turned off Disconnect first any power connection if the power supply module is being removed from the enclosure Outlets must be accessible to the equipment All external connections should be made using shielded cables and as much as possible should not be performed by bare hand Using anti static hand gloves is recommended In installing each component secure all the mounting screws and locks Make sure that all screws are fully tightened Follow correctly all the listed procedures in this manual for reliable performance Controller Configurations This RAID subsystem supports single controller configuration Packaging Shipment and Delivery Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton you should visually inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton
18. gement utility 1 1 Technical Specification EP m501 CA Compact Tower RAID Processor Integrated Micro processor RAID Levels 0 1 3 5 10 LARGE and CLONE Host Interface USB 2 0 or IEEE 1394b Number of Host Channel H Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Up to 480Mbit s USB 2 0 800Mbit s 1394b Cooling Fans oe Operating Temperature 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F 147 H x 116 W x 190 D mm 3 3Kg without disks Specification is subject to change without notice 1 2 Identifying Parts of the RAID Subsystem The illustrations below identify the various parts of the subsystem 1 2 1 Front View Fan Fall Over Temp Power On LED LED LED HDD Tray HDD Slot 4 Tray Latch HOD Slot 3 HDD Slot2 HDD Status LEDs HDD Slot 1 HDD Slot 0 1 2 1 1 Disk Drive Carrier HDD Fail LED HDD Access LED Function HDD Access LED This LED will blink blue when the hard drive is busy or being accessed Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual 5 Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT HDD Fault LED Green LED means HDD is good Red LED indicates hard drive has failed No LED light means no hard drive in the slot 1 2 1 2 LED Indicators Fan Fail LED LED is off means Fan is good Red LED means Fan has failed Over Temp LED LED is off means Temperature is normal Red LED means Temperature exceeded normal range Power
19. hared Folders yo b Reliability and Performe y TOSHIBA MK1637GSX dh Device Manager Me Display adapters a Storage 6 3 DVD CD ROM drives t Disk Management ad Human Interface Devices b Ey Services and Applications cee IDE ATA ATAPI controllers G IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers In Microsoft Windows under Device Manager the new disk drive Proware H W RAID5 USB Device is displayed Example Connection via IEEE 1394 28 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Computer Management Local a System Tools Task Scheduler f Event Viewer ga Shared Folders Eb Reliability and Perform am Device Manager a ES Storage ES Disk Management Ey Services and Applications Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT gam GERRY NB Y Batteries E 8 Bluetooth Radios 6 1 Computer gea Disk drives Proware H W RAID IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device Ea a TOSHIBA MK1637GSX My Display adapters E E DVD CD ROM drives E oS Human Interface Devices IDE ATA ATAPI controllers G IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers In Microsoft Windows under Device Manager the new disk drive Proware H W RAID IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device is displayed 4 2 3 Firmware Information Shows information about current firmware and provides function to upgrade the firmware version Firme Intanrnation EMAI FWEHT gt x Controller 1 Firmware Information SETTINGS lt Brodit Name AAS Te _ Pei ADVANCED RAID Firmware Version 40 956 97 10 CONFIGURE Ma
20. hen Create RAID is selected the RAID Level options are displayed When Delete RAID is selected the list of available RAIDs that can be deleted is displayed Create RAID Select the RAID Level from the list of options and select the disk drives in the right pane When the minimum number of disk drives for the RAID Level has been selected the Apply and Cancel buttons will become active and can be used Delete RAID Select the RAID from the list of RAIDs displayed and click Apply to delete the selected RAID Support Password This option provides RAID security When this option is enabled and a password is entered in the corresponding box deleting the RAID will require the password to be entered Using a wrong password will not allow the RAID to be deleted The password can be up to 8 characters Advanced Raid Configuration Buttons Apply Save the configuration and create the RAID Cancel Undo the current operation NOTE The RAID subsystem supports up to two RAIDs To create a RAID using Advanced Raid Configuration 1 In the Configure RAID option select Create RAID 2 Select the RAID Level you want for the RAID 3 Select the disk drives you want to become member of the RAID 26 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Advanced RAID Configuration Controller 1 Configure RATO EMAIL E EVENTI SETTINGS JVR ADVANCED Create RAID RAID comet C Delete ham
21. line auto rebuild mode automatically Disk 0 Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 1 3 2 RAID Levels Summary Block striping is provided and yields higher performance than with individual drives There is no redundancy Drives are paired and mirrored All data is 100 duplicated on an equivalent drive Fully redundant RAID 1 if use 2 drives RAID 10 if use 4 drives is similar to RAID O in that concatenates the capacity of all member drives The data is written linearly starting with the first disk drive When first disk drive becomes full the next disk drive is used Large can have 2 or more disk drives There is no data redundancy Clone provides multiple copies of data in a disk minus 1 gt a a gt Parity protection is used for data redundancy IE Parity protection is used for data redundancy Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Chapter 2 Getting Started This section describes the physical locations of the hard drives supported by the Subsystem and give instructions on installing a hard drive The subsystem supports hot swapping allowing you to install or replace a hard drive while the subsystem is running This also discusses on how to power on the subsystem in preparation for operation 2 1 Installing Hard Drives a Push the tray latch to release a disk tray b Then pull out the empty disk tray c Place the hard drive in the disk tray Make sure the holes of the
22. me option in minutes before the RAID comes into stand by mode When there is no host access to the RAID after the preset time minutes the RAID will be in standby mode RAI D Rebuild Priority Settings Use this option to set the RAID Rebuild Priority which is the amount of system resource allotted to rebuilding process Low priority means rebuilding process will take less system resource and more time to complete and High priority means rebuilding process will be completed faster but access to RAID will be slower Apply Save the settings made Cancel Undo the changes made 30 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Chapter 5 Additional Information 5 1 How to Change the USB 1394 10 Interface Board to eSATA 1O Interface Board NOTE Prepare the eSATA 10 Kit Disconnect the host power off the RAID subsystem and remove the USB or IEEE 1394 cable from the USB or 1394b port Contents of the eSATA IO Kit e One 1 eSATA IO Interface Board e One 1 eSATA cable Steps 1 Prepare the screw handle that is shipped with the RAID subsystem 2 Remove 2 screws from the USB 1394 IO interface board 3 Insert the screw handle into the middle hole of the USB 1394 IO interface board and tighten the screw handle Carefully pull the screw handle to remove the USB 1394 IO interface board Insert the eSATA IO interface board into the IO interface slot Take note of the proper position of
23. nufacturer RAID Manager FIRMWARE a Flash Number IMFORMATION Select Firmware MISC RAID SETTINGS JD CIN TAGW Firmware Information shows the Product Name Firmware version Manufacturer and Flash Number Firmware Upgrade Buttons Browse Use this button to browse and select the firmware file After selecting the firmware file the Select Firmware box will show the selected firmware file Update Use this button to upgrade the selected firmware file To upgrade firmware Select Browse and locate the firmware file Select Update to proceed with firmware upgrade The firmware will be upgraded Click OK To reboot the RAID subsystem uninstall the disk drive from the host system then power cycle the RAID subsystem The new firmware will be loaded in the RAID controller EAS Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual 29 Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT 4 2 4 RAID Settings The RAID Settings provides options such as RAID Stand by Timer and RAID Rebuild Priority EMAIL amp EVENT SETTINGS ADVANCED RAID CONFIGURE FIRMWARE INFORMATION MISC RAID SETTINGS 300W GIONVAGV RAID Settings No Controller RAID Stand by Timer Settings Please enter a value between 0 and 10922 minutes RAID Rebuild Priority Settings Please select a value from the slider Low AA High Apply Cancel RAID Stand by Timer Settings Use this option to select ti
24. option is enabled and a password is entered in the corresponding box deleting the RAID will require the password to be entered Using a wrong password will not allow the RAID to be deleted The password can be up to 8 characters Basic Raid Configuration Buttons Apply Save the configuration and create the RAID ms Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Cancel Undo the current operation NOTE The RAID subsystem supports up to two RAIDs To create a RAID using Basic Raid Configuration 1 In the Configure RAID option select the RAID Level you want for the RAID Click Apply to save the RAID configuration Basic RAID Configuration FORMA O i MEC HOW Controller 1 Ha 10 2154 VIEWER E RAID LARGE BASIE RAID RAID CONAGUA C LOL o sos RAD 10 DELETE ALL RAID E 100r JINTAO Apply Cancel 2 When a dialog box is displayed select Yes to confirm creating RAID 2 Advanced RAID Configuration Specifying a RAID configuration will result in the volumes on the specified disks being deleted and the data will be lost Do you want to continue it 3 A progress bar will be shown Doing RAID Configuration need some time Please wait gt gt Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual 23 Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT 4 An information message will be displayed Click OK INFORMATION 5 The RAID is created s
25. pecified mail server Recipient E mail s Enter one or more recipient email addresses Multiple email addresses are separated by Select event s for notification Tick the events which you want to be included in the list of events for email notification When selected events happen the email recipient s will receive the event notification Email Notification Buttons Send Mail Test Use this send a mail to the specified recipient s for testing Load From Profile Use this button to load mail settings from a profile Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual POS Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Save To Profile Use this button to save the mail settings to a profile Apply Use this button to apply changes to the configuration Cancel Undo any changes made A Check Mark Select all events X Cross Mark Clear all events 4 2 2 Advanced Raid Configuration This function provides option to customize RAID configuration and select disk drive members Advanced RAID Configuration Controller 1 Pad Nome faid Level Capscty do RAID Cofre RAID EMAIL amp EVENT SETTINGS ADVANCED Crese RAID BAID CONTGURL Delete RAID reste RA FIRMWARE Cresto RAID INFORMATION Select a RAID type MISC RAID SETTINGS F Support Password COE 200W IIINVAODY Avnly Cama Advanced Raid Configuration Options Configure RAID Select option whether to Create RAID or to Delete RAID W
26. regarding the quick installation and hardware features of the Sans Digital TowerSTOR series TS25CT This document also describes how to use the storage management software Information contained in the manual has been reviewed for accuracy but not for product warranty because of the various environment OS settings Information and specifications will be changed without further notice This manual uses section numbering for every topic being discussed for easy and convenient way of finding information in accordance with the user s needs Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent Trademarks All products and trade names used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Changes The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice E Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Before You Begin efore going through with this manual you should read and focus on the following safety guidelines Notes about the subsystem s controller configuration and the product packaging and delivery are also included To provide reasonable protection against any harm on the part of the user and to obtain maximum performance user is advised to be aware of the
27. s 4 Event Viewer 3 1 Computer a Shared Folders Disk drives E Reliability and Performz a Proware H W RAID IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device eam Device Manager ta TOSHIBA MK1637GSX E Display adapters E DVD CD ROM drives ES Human Interface Devices ca IDE ATA ATAPI controllers pe IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers a ES Storage t Disk Management Services and Applications woe ee FR FE In Microsoft Windows under Device Manager the new disk drive Proware H W RAID IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device is displayed 4 2 Advanced Mode 4 2 1 Email Notification and Event Settings This function provides option to configure email for sending event notifications when events happen Email Notitication and Event Settings SLIM O Dd o 0 EN CONIFEGURKL O E o ONN INF CIAL PLA Ad MELECA GUEAN Sedret cven a for notifications ELE CLEA lO BY RAD in broken mode MIE AID FT 6 PErebudding peer Fads SEMINGS O E Data beaches fade RAID in degrada mado The kemperature e brania Te mia E abrermal The Fan speed i abnormal ead From Profile Save Ta Profile Apply Cancel 00 CAJA A0F Email Notification Options SMTP Server Name Enter the SMTP Server name or IP address SMTP Server Port Enter the SMTP Server port number normally it is 25 Sender E mail Enter the sender s email address Sender Username Enter the sender s username Sender Password Enter the sender s password which is authenticated by the s
28. s Worrrial Capa 5598 91 GB E Plugged Heimber s MO Mi MZ M3 m E Ma ai HD BAC RAID CONFIGURE RAID Information Disk Drives are RAID 5 member RAID Information RAID Level Shows the RAID Level of the RAID Status Shows the current status of the RAID Status can be Normal No failed disk drive Degrade One or more disk drives failed in a RAID Level with data redundancy The data is still accessible Broken One or more disk drives failed in a RAID Level The number of allowable failed disk drives in the RAID Level has been exceeded and data is not accessible Rebuilding The RAID is in rebuilding state The completed rebuilding percentage is shown Capacity Shows the capacity of the RAID Plugged Member s Shows the disk drive slots which are member of the RAID RAID amp DISK INFORMATION Model Name Hitachi HDS7220204L4330 2 m gt a Serial Number JIK1100Y4G6SWS5T BRAS Firmware Version JKAOAZON EVENT LOG PAEAN Capacity 1862 97 GB VIEWER Unreleased Capacity 0 00 GB 0 si Advanced 300W JISVE BASIC RAID CONFIGURE RAID 5 1862 97 GB av 300W 0ITINVA Disk Information Disk drive is a RAID member Disk Information Model Name Shows the disk drive model Serial Number Shows the disk drive serial number Firmware Version Shows the disk drive s firmware version Capacity Shows the capacity of the disk drive Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manu
29. s useful especially when users would like to copy data from a hard drive to several hard drives at the same time The number of allowed failed drives is the total number of drives in the RAID minus one Disk 0 Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 Concatenating Large This mode is also named Large In this mode the RAID controller will concatenate all of the hard drives into a single hard drive with larger capacity For example if three 500GB hard disks are connected to the RAID subsystem in Large Mode user will get a single hard disk with capacity of 1 500GB If any one hard disk gets defective information stored in this LARGE RAID will become invalid Disk 0 Disk 1 Disk 2 E Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT RAID 3 Parity Protection RAID 3 and RAID 5 The XOR engine in the RAID controller generates parity block In RAID 3 mode parity block will be stored in the same hard disk drive In RAID 5 mode parity block will be spread over all of the different hard drives The RAID controller will also make use of the same size disk space in each hard disk under RAID 3 RAID 5 condition Disk 0 Disk 1 Disk 2 biks Failure in a hard disk will cause the RAID controller to RAID 5 enter into degraded mode Host controller still could rear write data thru the RAID normally without knowing any defects Users have to replace the defective hard disk The RAID controller will then enter into on
30. the IO interface board If inserted in the wrong position it will not attach to the IO interface 6 Tighten the two screws that were removed before a C aS Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual EN
31. uccessfully The RAID will be available to the Host Server immediately Controller 1 1 H W RAIDO OL4B28T19Y9D40LNO3CR is created and a new disk device will be detected Basic RAID Configuration INFO TION Controller 1 Configure RAID Raid Level RAIDS 5588 91 GB No Raid Name 1g HIW RAIDS Disk No D1 D2 D3 D4 Capacity 300W 9ISV8 RADO RAID 1 LARGE RAID3 EVENT LOG VIEWER CLONE RAIDS RAID 10 300W GIONVAQGYV DELETE ALL RAID c IT Support gt 6 Check the new disk drive in your Host Server Example Connection via USB Computer Management Local oq GERRY NB a System Tools gt Task Scheduler b Event Viewer gt 22 Shared Folders b Reliability and Performz e Device Manager a E2 Storage t Disk Management b Es Services and Applications ce Batteries q Computer Ea Disk drives Joves i y TOSHIBA MK1637GSX Me Display adapters e DVD CD ROM drives ud Human Interface Devices fe IDE ATA ATAPI controllers G IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers In Microsoft Windows under Device Manager the new disk drive Example 24 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual Proware H W RAID5 USB Device is displayed Connection via IEEE 1394 Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT Computer Management Local c GERRY NB a f System Tools HA Batteries Task Scheduler E 8 Bluetooth Radio
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