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Chapter 4
Managing and Monitoring
In this chapter you will find information about using the enclosure’s onboard
monitoring systems. It also contains the procedures to update the enclosure’s SES
Controller card firmware and RAID Controller firmware configuration program.
Using a VT-100 terminal (or emulation) connected to the SES RS-232 Service port
provides an interface to the enclosure’s monitoring system and firmware. If you are
using StorView, refer to the StorView Storage Management software guide for details
on the GUI-based monitoring and how the interface works in conjunction with the
enclosure monitoring components.
NOTE:
You can also monitor the enclosure using either the Menu-based or
Text-based VT-100 interface configuration program. Refer to the appropriate
VT-100 software guide.
You should monitor your storage system regularly to ensure that the disk drives,
controllers, arrays, and enclosure components are working properly. The front bezel
LEDs provide monitoring information for the enclosure components, fan status, disk
drive status, controller status, and array monitoring.
Enclosure Component Monitoring
This section covers notifications provided by the front bezel LEDs and a detailed
explanation of the “One-Touch Annunciation” Configuration Display system.
As part of the monitoring notifications, an audible alarm works in conjunction with
the enclosure’s front bezel LEDs, and will sound an alert for any fault that occurs
with an enclosure component, logical array, or disk drive. To silence the alarm,
simply press the Alarm Reset button.