RAIDBank4 Owner’s Manual
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing The MicroNet RAIDBank4 storage solution. With speed, high
capacity, ease of use, and support for numerous applications, RAIDBank4 is the ideal solution
for all of your data storage needs.
Please take advantage of the information contained within this manual to ensure easy setup
and configuration. If at any time you require technical assistance, MicroNet’s Help Desk is
available at 310-320-0772 or at
www.micronet.com/support
Features and Benefits
The RAIDBank4 Subsystem is a high-performance RAIDBank4 built around a powerful 64bit
controller designed to meet or exceed the highest industry standards. Outstanding features
include:
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eSATA-300 and USB 2.0 host connections for maximum host flexibility
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SATA II, NCQ enabled drive channels
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Configurable RAID engine for high data protection
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On-line volume expansion and migration with no system down-time
Featuring high performance and availability RAID technology and advanced array management
features, The RAIDBank4 can serve in several applications:
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As a high speed local storage device for a dedicated workstation
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As a high-speed, fault tolerant server-attached storage device
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As a redundant backup station
System Requirements and Compatibility
The RAIDBank4 features a high speed eSATA 300 and a USB 2.0 connections, providing nearly
universal connectivity. While the RAIDBank4 can function with a variety of hardware and
software combination, MicroNet has tested and approved the RAIDBank4 for compatibility
with the following architectures:
Apple Hosts:
• G4-733 and better, Mac OS-X revisions 10.4.8 and newer (eSATA utilizing MicroNet’s eSATA
PCI-X host bus adapter, MicroNet part number SATAPCIX4)
• G5 and Mac Pro desktops with a PCI Express Slots, OS 10.4.8 and newer (eSATA utilizing
MicroNet’s eSATA-PCIX host bus adapter, MicroNet part number SATAPCIE2)
Windows Hosts:
• Pentium 3-800 and better, Windows revisions 2000/XP/2003/Vista (eSATA utilizing
MicroNet’s eSATA-PCIX host bus adapter, MicroNet part number SATAPCIX4)
• Pentium D-2800 and better with PCI express ports, Windows revisions 2000/XP/2003/Vista
(eSATA utilizing MicroNet’s eSATA-PCIX host bus adapter, MicroNet part number SATAPCIE2)
1-Getting Started
