Rackable Systems OmniStor 4700S Series, User Manual

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Embedded SAF-TE Support
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Embedded SAF-TE Support
The SCSI-SATA RAID Controller implements the SAF-TE Interface protocol for
monitoring enclosure environmental conditions. This is accomplished through the
controller firmware and is known as “SAF-TE processes.”
SAF-TE protocol provides the interface specification for monitoring enclosure component
status and reporting environmental condition data on the enclosure’s temperature, fan
status, power supply status, and bus status.
When an error or condition occurs, the status change and condition is reported as an event
to the event logs and is communicated to the user via the enclosures LEDs and audible
alarm, as well as external monitoring software. You may access and monitor the health
status through the VT-100 interface or through StorView Storage Management software.
Refer to the appropriate software guide for more details.
The controller firmware can be updated through the RS-232 Service port. Refer to
“Updating Controller Firmware” on page 51.