SR5620-WBS1/SB2 SR5650-WBS1/SB2 User Manual
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1. Graphic user interface e Supporting the monitoring platform for multiple operating systems e Supporting the monitoring function for multiple interfaces e The remote monitoring function e The Web based environment e The notification for showing up events Functions Descriptions RAID controller tab Allowing users to monitor and select certain RAID system Controller information Listing RAID name serial number and current RAID level Disk Stats Monitoring each HD s current status Disk information Tabling each disk s name and capacity Re build Initialize progress Promptly detecting the process of disk rebuilding and initialization 3 1 Software Installation Please follow the following procedures to complete the software installation Notice Before Installation 1 Please install the Java software first and then execute the RAlDGuide installation program 2 Please execute checkup and test at the following website to verify that the operating system has the Java software installed httpz www java com en download installed jsp 3 Please visit the following web site to download the Java software After the software is installed you need to restart the computer http www java com en Step 1 Select to execute installation and the following window will pop up Select Next and the screen of copyright declaration will be displayed US RAIDGuide Setup License Agreement Please read the following license agreement care2. Also the failed hard disk can be replaced automatically on line immediately The following is a comparison of 4 RAID levels Basic Operation Hard Disk Available xr Minimum Number RAID Level Method e Data Reliability Data Transfer Speed of Hard Disks Striping data across Total capacity of all the each drive hard disks nen pighicst Mirroring data to another drive and f Half of total capacity of ae stripping across the all the hard disks Very High High drive Stores parity Total capacity of all the information on all the hard disks minus one High Very High 3 hard disks disk capacity i Ma a h Total capacity of all the 5 Spare l hard disks minus two Very High High 4 hard disks amp spare diek disks capacity For more information of RAID refer to our website at www RAIDON com tw RAID Introduction 9 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Notice Before Installation 2 1 1 Product Characteristics SR56XX WBS1 SB2 has a built in controller that supports RAID 5 The controller allows the system to maintain proper operation without compromising the overall operational performance even when one hard disk HD is damaged This will ensure both data security and system performance Features e The Multi transfer Interface Provides the SATA USB2 0 and 1394b WBS1 transfer interfaces for you to select for combination according to your needs Four SATA Interfaces With up to four SATA high capacity HDs it can support up
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5. 60 SCSI or ATA100 IDE hard disk can only achieve the transfer rate of up to 30MB Sec at the bandwidth of 100MHz In addition the life span of a hard disk is limited Once a hard disk is damaged it is likely to lead to the system crash and data loss Abovementioned are two severe problems in network system architecture These factors have encouraged the generation of RAID Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Independent Disks a technology that combines multiple inexpensive and independent hard disks into an array of hard disks so as to increase data transfer performance and storage efficiency RAID implements the mechanisms such as Striping or Mirroring plus Parity Checking to combine two or more physical hard disks into one virtual logical disk array that allows On line quick access huge capacity and fault tolerance If one of the hard disks in the array is damaged the system continues to operate using the remaining working hard disks resulting in no system crash or data loss In summary RAID technology increases the performance and data security in network system architecture 1 2 RAID Functions e Expanding storage capacity e Increasing data transfer speed Saving cost Inherent Fault Tolerance Hot Swap Auto Rebuild Hot Spare On line Capacity Expansion 1 3 RAID Levels and Comparisons RAID 0 Striping fast has no fault tolerance requires at least two hard disks The arraying method of RAID 0 hard disks is to u
6. AIDGuide Setup Installation Successful The RAIDGuide Management installation is complete Thank you for choosing RAIDGuide Please click Finish to exit this installer Figure 3 1 7 System Monitoring Software 19 3 2 Login Step 1 Select the Server shortcut icon on the desktop to start the Server Detect action MS Detect Option Found 0 SATAVIDE RAID Boxis Detect COM Port i Yes C No Figure 3 2 1 Step 2 When Detect is completed please open Monitor Window to monitor the current system status RAIDON Fi Q AX CONTROLLER INFORMATION HARD DISK STATUS 4 Your Data Security Guardian Figure 3 2 2 20 System Monitoring Software 3 3 Setup To facilitate management the system provides message notification service by sending e mail Please follow the following descriptions for setup Select the related icon at the lower right corner of the window and right click the mouse at the same time and then the selection window will pop up Run at Windows Startup Enable Warning Message Config Setup History Log OPEN Monitor Window Exit Figure 3 3 1 Descriptions Run at Windows Startup Starting as the Windows starts e Enable Warring Message Closing the window of error message Config Setup E mail message setting e Schedule Setting Schedule Setting History Log History Log Open Monitor Window Opening the monitoring window Exit E
7. SR5620 WBS1 SB2 SR5650 WBS1 SB2 User Manual Version 1 00 February 2008 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for using the product of RAIDON Technology Inc This user manual will introduce the RAIDON SR56XX WBS1 SB2 series products The information in the manual has been thoroughly checked before publication but may not conform to the product actually delivered Actual product specifications depend on the product shipped to you Any update in the specifications or product related information shall not be subject to further notice For the latest information on the product please visit the website at www RAIDON com tw or directly consult with your contact window of our sales If you have any questions on RAIDON products or need the latest product information user manual or firmware please contact us at supporting raidon com tw and we will get back to you as soon as possible Notice RAIDON Technology Inc only provides technical support and service to RAIDON direct customers For end users or non direct customers please contact your distributor for better support and prompt responses If your product is not purchased directly from RAIDON please do not contact us directly since you may not get any reply All the product information in this manual is the property of RAIDON Technology Inc All rights reserved SR56XX WBS1 SB2 Quick Installation Guide 1 Package Contents After you open the outer package make sure that the f
8. XX Series and then your operating system will be able to auto detect the installed device Contents Chapter 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 Chapter 2 24 212 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 Chapter 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 Appendix A RAID Introduction eee eee eese rennen eere enne 8 i i ca cio ar 8 RAID PUNCHOUS qum TQ 8 RAID Levels and Comparisons ases esaas Ve seri CE NECI YARN EFE DMTBVR VAT ER PPPP CNET REE 8 Installation tr 10 Notice BeIOre InstallatiOTk avssesssascsesh neVs sd ess tend bes veo ERES UR FRE TR E Ere Ceo e spes Uo deus 10 gites Vea eu licis 10 Package T OTelils sesnass venbXisesuvt ouaRINM OVI nIaFEVE CR FIR CPUS I ECIUPVI C UNITE ERES 10 Hardware IMWOOUCHOIN zaeetasxecoxsetvumv dort vVAPIR VEU PRU EEFEENNUD E EUER PK DEUDKE POSL ERES 11 Fiar War CIN stall D sees eb v ROO V PUR ERRARE ERERR E ES R T pURPEKFREVET ERE PKUE 12 Formato Ie du PTT TTE DRITTER 14 System Monitoring Software eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennne 16 DOMWaLS laici rji t H 16 E e 8 1 p TEMOR 20 vij o E A A A A E E EA 21 Frequently Asked Questions eee een 22 Chapter 1 RAID Introduction 1 1 What is RAID It is inevitable that a single hard disk either with SCSI or IDE interface will suffer the compatibility problem between the motor rotational speed and the transfer interface As a result an Ultra1
9. a security In addition RAID O0 rules should be observed among different sets of hard disks in order to increase the read write speed of the hard disks Although RAID 0 1 has both features of read write speed increase and fault tolerance at the same time the necessary cost relatively increases due to the availability of only half of the hard disks space RAID 5 Striping block and parity drive Dispersed requires as least three hard disks The RAID 5 array contains redundant messages by the type of parity data in which all data of the user is accessed through successive block calculation The parity messages are scattered in various hard disks in the array and occupy a space approximately equivalent to a hard disk s capacity The general data and the parity messages are scattered together If one of the hard disks in the array fails the data of such hard disk can be rebuilt based on the parity data and the user s data of the rest hard disks The whole array will malfunction in case that two of the hard disks fail at the same time The read write efficiency of the RAID 5 array is optimum in comparison with the RAID 0 array Because the write operation involves the calculation and write of the parity data and the write of new user s data the write efficiency of the RAID 5 array may be lower than that of the RAID 0 array RAID 5 Spare RAID 5 Spare has similar specifications as RAID 5 except an additional hard disk reserved for backup
10. d and appropriate ventilation space is provided around the product Do not place the product nearby water area or any environment that may cause damage to the product Step 3 Set up the application level of RAID RaidMode Switch Raid MEA 5 Level 5 SPARE SR5620 WBS1 SB2 The setup has two switches RADO RAID 0 1 RAID 5 Switch 1 If you select the RAID 5 Space mode then the fourth HD will be assigned as the Space A Notice Please determine which mode to use in advance Once the mode is decided please do not change the mode arbitrarily if possible If you change the RAID mode after it is set up it will cause entire internal data damage in HDs 12 Installation Step 4 Take out the tray and install your hard disk in it Make sure to fasten the hard disk securing screws to prevent damages caused by unnecessary movement SR5620 WBS1 SB2 SR5650 WBS1 SB2 Step 5 Connect with the Power cord and power on Waiting for the System booting Step 6 After the system boot and confirmed your RAID level setting insert the tray back and fix it firmly in the proper place The system will initialize automatically Step 7 After the hard disks initialized please connect the cables to the corresponding jacks Step 8 Hardware installation is completed A Notice 1 Please set up the RAID mode before powering on the system Wait for the system to start up properly and then insert the HDs in sequence Otherwise y
11. ecuring screws to prevent damages caused by unnecessary movement 8 SR5620 WBS1 SB2 SR5650 WBS1 SB2 Step 5 Connect with the Power cord and power on Waiting for the System booting Step 6 After the system boot and confirmed your RAID level setting insert the tray back and fix it firmly in the proper place SR5620 WBS1 SB2 SR5650 WBS1 SB2 Step 7 The system will initialize automatically Please press ENT to start the initiation process Create New RAID Yes Initializing RAID INIT 80 Total 400 GB Note 1 The initiation process is completed when it shows RAID INIT 100 2 Following is the formula for calculating the initiation time The speed of initiation is 7GB min Step 8 After the hard disks initialized please connect the cables to the corresponding jacks Rad 8 on cu A ur Raid pai OFF NS Raid 6 arr ORF Rad amp sSpam OFF D P Pisao ensure each plug ix property connected before burning ae fee penser mM B Step 9 Hardware installation is completed You can manage and setup via management interface please refer to Chapter 2 3 A Notice 1 Please set up the RAID mode before powering on the system Wait for the system to start up properly and then insert the HDs in sequence Otherwise you will not be able to use the system properly 2 Once the hardware is installed it is imperative that the RAID system initializes the HDs Please reboot SR56
12. en the data is accessed The Access LED indicator on the HD tray blinks yellow when the data is accessed from the hard disk drive If either the RAID fails or the controller is overheated the buzzer will alarm Rear View 1 Fan 2 RAID Controllers 3 RS232 Port 4 SATA Port 5 USB2 0 Port 6 1394b Port 7 Power cord Port 8 Power Switch SR5620 WBS1 SB2 2 LLL CG 2 c Panel Switch Fail LED Power LED Power Access Alarm O O O Oa OESC Ov OENT f push UE a m gt HT 1 SR5650 WBS1 SB2 When the power is turned ON the SR5650 power LED indicator will light on green The Fail LED indicator will light on red in case that the system is overheated The Access LED indicator on the HD tray blinks blue when the data is accessed from the hard disk drive If either the RAID fails or the controller is overheated the buzzer will alarm Firms rena m mds wig PEHY comandi mE urey m ihr pee SR5650 WBS1 SB2 Installation 4 1 2 3 Hardware Installation Please follow the procedure below to complete the hardware installation of SR56xx WBS1 SB2 Step 1 Open the outer package and take out the product body Make sure the related accessories and the product body are not damaged or missing If you have any questions contact the distributor or sales rt a Step 2 Place the product on a flat and stable surface Make sure that the ventilation fan is not obstructe
13. fully RAIDON GUI LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS GUI SOFTWARE IS 4 FREEWARE DEVELOPS BY RAIDON Technology Inc Redistribution Or Rental Not Permitted STARDOM is trademark of RAIDON Technology Inc Ido not agree to the terms of this license agreement Figure 3 1 1 16 System Monitoring Software RAIDGuide Setup Welcome Welcome to the installer for RAIDGuide Management It is strongly recommended that e net all Windows programs before contmum with this i If you have any other programs running please click Cancel close the programs and run this setup again Otherwise click Next to continue Figure 3 1 2 Step 2 After you select Next a window will be displayed requiring you to fill in username and company name When finished select Next Then the software installation path will be displayed as well as the system s default path You can change the installation path by yourself 50 RAIDGuide Setup User Information Enter your user information and click Next to continue RAI DON Name RAIDON Company NONE Figure 3 1 3 System Monitoring Software 17 RAIDGuide Setup Installation Folder Where would you like RAIDGuide Management to be installed RAIDO The software will be installed in the folder listed below To select a different location either type ina new path or click Change to browse for an existing folder Install RAIDGuide to C P
14. lation and HD format in the manual to make sure that the storage devices have been installed successfully 3 New hard disk drives can only be displayed in the system after disk partition and format Q What should do when the Fail LED indicator lights on A Determine if the fan is malfunctioned or the system is over heated when the Fail LED indicator lights on 1 In case of malfunctioned fan please check if the fan is jammed with dust or trapped by the back panel wires Should any of the situations occur please shut down the system and clean the fan up or remove the wires that trap the fan Then restart the system again If the problem still occurs or for any reason that you are unable to fix the problem on your own please send it back for maintenance 2 In case that the internal temperature has raised over 60 C please shut down the system let it cool down and then restart it If the problem still occurs please send it back for maintenance Q What should do if want to change the RAID mode after the installation is completed A To change the set RAID mode please backup the data originally in the hard disks because changing the RAID mode will result in damage of such data To change the RAID mode please refer to the following procedures 1 Backup the data stored in the hard disks 2 Remove the hard disks in order with the system powered on After the hard disks been removed please power off the system 3 Reset the RAID
15. ollowing items are contained in the package SR56XX WBS1 SB2 product body AC Power Cord RS 232 Port Cable SATA Cable USB2 0 Cable 1394b Cable WBS1 Only CD User Manual Accessory Kit 2 Hardware Installation Please follow the procedure below to complete the hardware installation of SR56XX WBS1 SB2 Step 1 Open the outer package and take out the product body Make sure the related accessories and the product body are not damaged or missing If you have any questions contact the distributor or sales Ars t mi Step 2 Place the product on a flat and stable surface Make sure that the ventilation fan is not obstructed and appropriate ventilation space is provided around the product Do not place the product nearby water area or any environment that may cause damage to the product Step 3 Set up the application level of RAID RaidMode Switch Raid 5 Level 5 SPARE SR5620 WBS1 SB2 SR5650 WBS1 SB2 The setup has two switches RADO RAID 0 1 RAID 5 RAID 5 Spare Switch Switch 2 If you select the RAID 5 Space mode then the fourth HD will be assigned as the Space A Notice Please determine which mode to use in advance Once the mode is decided please do not change the mode arbitrarily if possible If you change the RAID mode after it is set up it will cause entire internal data damage in HDs Step 4 Take out the tray and install your hard disk in it Make sure to fasten the hard disk s
16. ou will not be able to use the system properly 2 Once the hardware is installed it is imperative that the RAID system initializes the HDs And then your operating system will be able to auto detect the installed device Installation 13 2 4 Formatting the HD After the hardware has been properly installed you need to initialize and format the HDs and then you will be able to use them properly Take the Microsoft Windows operating system for example Once the hardware is installed properly the SR56xx WBS1 SB2 will automatically initialize your HDs for you Therefore your system will be able to auto detect the initialized HD devices See the figure as follows Figure 2 4 1 Next you can use the operating system s HD formatting tool to format HDs Once this procedure is completed you can use the SR56xx WBS1 SB2 device properly Please refer to figure 2 4 2 figure 2 4 3 and figure 2 4 4 Note After initializing it will show disk name ex F Disk and Format type ex NTFS If any one of them is not showed which means the format process is not completed the disk may not run smoothly m TET HLA TH Fet rd SS ee ee A INE INLINE G RUE ZUGE EUN NEUES GNE RMN E Figure 2 4 2 14 Installation Welcome to the New Partition Wend Vae cared bns pu cmm s adem m se dd LL I IP oy 4 om oy A3 an m LUC u gon warm pete ex des Vom ich heer
17. rogram Files R AIDGuide Change Space required 21 5 MB Space available on selected drive 17 30 GB Figure 3 1 4 Step 3 Then the system will ask you about the path name displayed in Programs You can either change it to your favorable name or use the default name RAIDGuide Setup Shortcut Folder Where would you like the shortcuts to be installed RAIDO The shortcut icons will be created in the folder indicated below If you don t want to use the default folder you can either type a new name or select an existing folder from the list Shortcut Folder RAIDGuide Install shortcuts for current user only Make shortcuts available to all users Figure 3 1 5 18 System Monitoring Software Step 4 Once the path name is filled in please select Next The system will pop up a confirmation window If the information is correct then please select Next The system will start to install the software RAIDGuide Setup Read y to Install You are now ready to install RAIDGuide Management RAI DO The installer now has enough information to install RAIDGuide on your computer The following settings will be used Install folder C Program Files R AIDGuide Shortcut folder RAIDGuide Please click Next to proceed with the installation Figure 3 1 6 Step 5 Installation completed Select Finish and then you can begin to use the monitoring software 5 R
18. se part of array storage capacity to store messages If one of the hard disks in the array fails such messages will be able to restore the user s data According to different types of arrays the virtual hard disk has the advantages of fault tolerance cost efficiency or the combination of the said factors In the RAID 0 array the data of the hard disks in the entire array is separated or disassembled For a server concerned the array is considered as a large hard disk of which the capacity is approximately equal to the sum of all physical disks capacity Because multiple read write can be operated simultaneously the import export efficiency of the array is much better than that of a single physical disk The RAID O0 array does not backup data so it is not regarded as a real RAID application If one of the 8 RAID Introduction hard disks is damaged the entire array will fail and all data in the array will be lost Therefore the fault tolerance of RAID 0 is lower than that of any hard disk in the array However RAID 0 is still the term widely used to describe these arrays It is because that its basic idea is similar to real RAID application RAID 0 1 Striping with Mirroring requires as least four hard disks RAID 0 1 is developed by integrating the functions of RAID 0 and RAID 1 In RAID 0 1 system two hard disks are regarded as a set and each set of hard disks should be compliant with the specifications of RAID 1 to ensure dat
19. to 2 2TB e The Built in RAID Control Module This module supports RAID O 5 10 and 5 spare it does not burden the system s performance e The LCM Control Mode Through the LCD panel on the product body you will be able to complete the system setup and use it with ease e Online Data Auto rebuild When HD is damaged the system will auto rebuild the data to the newly replaced HD no command is necessary e Supports hot swap Allowing you to replace the HD online there is no need to shut down the system e GUI Management Interface Web based You can connect the GUI management interface through RS 232 and monitor manage related systems with ease The System detecting Function Auto detect HD fan and system temperature Once an abnormality is detected warning will be sent actively 2 1 2 Package Contents After you open the outer package make sure that the following items are contained in the package e SR56XX WBS1 SB2 product body AC Power Cord e RS 232 Port Cable SATA Cable e USB2 0 Cable e 1394b Cable WBS1 Only e CD e User Manual e Accessory Kit For missing accessory and damaged product body please contact your dealer or sales 10 Installation 2 2 Hardware Introduction Front View SR5620 WBS1 SB2 Status Indications of LEDs LED Status Instruction When the power is turned ON the SR5620 power LED indicator will light on green The HDD Access LED indicator will light on yellow wh
20. xit To set up the e mail please select Config Setup and the related window will pop up lil System Configuration Setup Mail Server Configuration Mail Server vmail seed nettw IP Address vail seed net td Port No 25 Administrator s Email 1 jeff raidon com tw Administrator s Email 2 Delay Time Minute Save Cancel Figure 3 3 2 Once the related settings are entered you can select Save to complete the setup System Monitoring Software 271 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Q Does it require additional drivers in different operating systems A No Users do not need any additional driver in different operating systems RAIDON built in systems support a variety of operating systems including Windows XP Linux and Macintosh etc Q Is SR56XX WBS1 SB2 compatible with any hard disk drive A The product has no problem with any hard disk regarding compatibility RAIDON provides the SATA II interface which is a cost efficient system with high performance Please feel free to contact us for any hard disk compatibility problem Q Why can t I use the storage device in the operating system even the system BIOS has detected the hard disk drive A 1 The newly installed HD needs to be initialized by the RAID system and then it will be detected as the installed device by operating system s device manager 2 Please refer to the procedures for hardware instal
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